Storekeeper & Procurement Officer – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, a Luxury Safari Company based in Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Storekeeper & Procurement Officer. The ideal candidate MUST have experience in a similar position in the Hospitality industry. She/he will oversee overall day to day running for a Luxury Mobile Camp unit. The successful candidate must also be willing to travel occasionally to the camping sites.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management.
• Must have at least 2-5 years of experience in similar role and in the safari industry.
• Must have excellent organizational, planning/logistics and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills-including MS Office, Fidelio or Material Control/Opera system.
• Ability to work flexible hours and to tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills.
• Have excellent leadership qualities.
• Experience working in a luxury Mobile Camp is an added advantage.
• Accounting experience in stock management/control would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditure, analyse variances & initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services by negotiating prices ad favourable credit terms, approving contracts & maintaining inventories.
• Maintaining proper inventory record of stock movements (consumables & Mobile Equipment) by conducting regular stocktake & reconciliation.
• Receiving goods & performing quality checks to ensure only stocks/assets that meet the specifications & legal requirements.
• Handling supply logistics and ensuring stocks/assets arrive on time.
• Maintain good communication with the camp daily regarding specials, shortages and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain the Asset Register for all Mobile Camp equipment.
• Ensure the correct storage of Assets & Consumables and accountability and control of consumables to be used in Mobile Camps.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in storage areas.
• Custodian of store documentation, filing and submission of monthly returns to Management.
• Bring to the Management’s attention any suspicious usage or consumption.
• To be fully aware of the Fire & Safety and Health & Safety Regulations.

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