Procurement Associate at Jumia Nigeria

Job Objective

• As a procurement associate, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of procurement services to Jumia as a group and promote a collaborative, client-focused, quality and result oriented approach in the Procurement Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with the preparation of Request for Quotation, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and co-ordination of their timely delivery
• Assist the other procurement associates in maintaining current up to date Procurement documents and Manuals
• Evaluation of bids, quotations and cost for approval.
• Proper documentation of closed out requests for final payments with the finance department
• Expected to work closely with all stakeholder departments within the company on projects and monthly requisitions.
• Assist with managing the process throughout the duration of any project being carried out by a user department
• Preparation of management information and statistical report.
• Work closely with the Store keeping unit on monthly packaging usage and expected restocking plans
• Maintain appropriate records to ensure that procurement process, decision, and contractual agreement are accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose.
• Perform other duties related to the field as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Competencies

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.
• Able to uphold and respect procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity.
• A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty.
• Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines and work long hours when required.
• A self-starter, who can plan and manage his/her own work, takes initiative and
• strives to meet deadlines.
• Must be familiar with the Purchase to Pay cycle
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.