The Purchasing & Storekeeping Coordinator is responsible for managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate inventory and store records, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with investor-related documentation requirements. This role supports efficient purchasing operations and maintains well-organized, well-documented stock control systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement
- Supplier & Vendor Coordination: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and quality products.
- Order Management: Prepare and issue purchase orders; follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Cost Monitoring: Track procurement expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Procurement Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and spending.
- Supplier Database Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, contracts, and contacts.
2. Storekeeping & Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking: Maintain accurate records of stock levels, receipts, and issuances in the store system.
- Stock Replenishment: Monitor minimum stock levels and initiate purchase requests when replenishment is needed.
- Stock Receiving & Inspection: Receive incoming goods, verify quantities and quality against purchase orders, and record discrepancies.
- Storage & Organization: Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of materials for easy identification and accessibility.
- Stock Audits: Conduct periodic physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies with inventory records.
- Documentation: Maintain updated inventory logs, stock cards, receipts, and issuing documents.
3. Logistics Coordination
- Delivery Coordination: Schedule and monitor deliveries to ensure timely receipt of purchased goods.
- Shipment Documentation: Handle delivery notes, packing lists, and compliance documents.
- Warehouse Coordination: Work closely with warehouse teams to manage storage, stock rotation, and safe handling procedures.
4. General Duties
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with finance, operations, and other departments to support business needs.
- Issue Resolution: Handle inquiries and resolve issues related to purchases, deliveries, or inventory.
- Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to procurement and storekeeping procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, storekeeping, or inventory control.
- Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, etc.).
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, inventory control, and logistics.