Job Objective:
To provide accounting services for the purchasing unit at Central Stores.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update departmental records on database as required.
- Obtain and disseminate order status information.
- Assist in the preparation and facilitation of non-pharmaceutical tenders.
- Assist in maintaining a supplier reporting system for delivery of supplies.
- Assist in processing of supplier invoices for prompt payment.
- Assist in the sourcing and selecting of suppliers for Ad-Hoc purchases.
- Maintain a “Loan to Suppliers” register to ensure the timely repayment of such loans.
- Prepare and maintain a supplier invoice status register.
- Prepare reports and maintain files on the EPI products.
- Prepare reports and maintain files on supplies to Government Agencies.
- Prepare batches of Purchase Orders for authorisation.
- Perform any other related duties as necessary.
- Maintain a Supplier Performance Database.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) O’ Level Subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
- Advanced Certificate – C.I.P.S. will be an asset.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a supply-chain management environment.
- Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
Special Skills and Knowledge:
- Considerable knowledge of purchasing principles and techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Competence in use of word processing and accounting systems.
- Basic knowledge of contracting systems and procedures.
- Working knowledge of basic inventory management processes.
The closing date is is January 23rd, 2025, and interested applicants may apply using our Vacancy Form or through our partner at CaribbeanJob.com using the following link: https://www.caribbeanjobs.com/Purchasing-Clerk-Job-202411.aspx
