Purchasing Assistant at M.P. Shah Hospital | Nairobi, Kenya
Company/Recruiter: M.P. Shah Hospital
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Kenya, Nairobi
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
M.P. Shah Hospital
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Role shape: Responsibility-led role with a detailed skills profile.
Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.; Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).. Use one concrete example that shows you can Process approved purchase requisitions and generate Local Purchase Orders (LPOs)..
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M.P. Shah Hospital, a modern 210-bed facility in Kenya, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant. This full-time role will provide operational and administrative support to the Procurement department.Job Overview
Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Employer: M.P. Shah Hospital
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Logistics, Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Key Responsibilities
- Process approved purchase requisitions and generate Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
- Identify suppliers, manage supplier information, and track orders and deliveries.
- Oversee outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
- Verify delivered items against orders, specifications, and quantities.
- Maintain comprehensive procurement records, including quotations, LPOs, delivery notes, GRNs, and invoices.
- Assist with stock monitoring, inventory counts, and replenishment to prevent shortages and waste.
- Ensure purchases adhere to approved budgets, secure competitive quotes, and promote cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with user departments to understand and fulfill their procurement needs.
- Prepare updates and reports on purchase orders, supplier performance, and procurement activities.
Requirements
- A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
- Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
- A minimum of two years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
- Familiarity with procurement procedures, inventory management, and supplier management.
- Proficiency in procurement and purchasing processes.
- Knowledge of ERP or procurement management systems.
- Skills in supplier sourcing and quotation analysis.
- Experience with inventory and stock management.
- Proficiency in handling LPOs and GRNs.
- Experience in procurement documentation and record management.
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