Procurement & Logistics Officer at Janta Kenya

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• Development and implementation of procurement and logistics policies in-line with the organizations business requirements as well as overall policies and procedures. • International and local product sourcing, supplier evaluation and negotiation, to establish favorable terms and conditions for the procurement of various goods and services. • Liaison with finance department to coordinate supplier purchases and ensure accurate and timely remittances. • Supplier management and tracking to ensure ordered goods adhere to requested specifications with reduced overall lead times. • Coordinating with suppliers on various pre-shipment requirements i.e. Inspection & testing, Container loading, vessel booking, Bill of Landing, COC etc. • Coordinating with suppliers, shipping agent and relevant company departments to ensure timely clearing of goods from customs with minimal delays. • Coordinating with suppliers, shipping agent and relevant company departments to ensure integrity of goods in transit i.e. Cold Storage, Fragile Goods etc. • Coordinating with shipping agent and relevant company departments to ensure ordered goods are received in central stores with minimal variances in respective quantities. • Follow-up with suppliers in case of variances in received goods vis a vis ordered goods. • Monthly reporting on all Procurement and logistics activities with a focus on key matrices, pivotal to management decision making on improving department efficiency • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements during the procurement and transshipment process. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales Department and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure that procurement activities align with company sales strategy, targets and regulatory standards. • Forge and foster relationships with suppliers, with a view on improving trade and payment terms in favor of the organization. • Quarterly performance evaluations on suppliers with a view to address any issues related to trade terms, payment terms, product quality, supplier lead times, delivery and pricing. • Monitor market trends and conduct supplier assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.