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Procurement Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Company Lincoln Commu...
Industry Education
Category Procurement
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GHS
Education First Degree
Experience 2 years
Job Expires May 10, 2019
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Company Profile

Lincoln Community School is one of the leading American International Schools in Africa and is an IB World School, fully authorized in all three levels of the International Baccalaureate program. The school thrives on the richness of cultures represented by its 560 students from over 60 different nationalities and a very diverse staff community from 15 different nationalities. 

The school offers a professional collaborative working environment where all voices and expertise are valued in order to fulfill the vision of becoming the most exciting learning environment in Africa.

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities

  • The Procurement Assistant is responsible for providing day to day administrative support to the Procurement Officer as required and ensure the stock room is kept tidy and orderly. 
  • The Assistant is expected to deliver friendly, courteous and efficient customer care services in the courses of their duties.

 Performance Responsibilities

  • Responsible for receiving and inspecting all incoming goods ordered through the procurement department.
  • Responsible for carrying out reconciliation of goods received through procurement orders; ensuring that the accurate quantities, quality and correct specifications are received as per the purchasing order.
  • Manage inventory system to capture all procurement stock.
  • Carry out stock taking exercises and provide regular reports on availability of stock.
  • Make requisition for purchase of inventory needs.
  • Process stationery orders from staff and deliver ordered goods to staff where necessary.
  • Assists in the preparation of property for auction and assists in keeping a record of sold goods.
  • Maintain an orderly filing system of all procurement documents.
  • Assist procurement officer with receiving, checking and distributing overseas orders.
  • Provide weekly stock reports to procurement officer.
  • Assist procurement officer in general procurement duties and deputize in the absence of procurement officer.
  • Any other duties assigned by the procurement officer in tandem with accepted procurement practices at LCS.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Degree or equivalent in any field
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience and demonstrated success in a procurement role or similar administrative role
  • Experience of managing an inventory database
  • Experience of providing front line services to customers
  • Proven experience of creating and or using electronic / manual filing systems (google drive preferred)
  • Proven Exceptional inter-personal skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff and suppliers.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent technological skills.
  • Knowledge of warehouse procedures including methods of proper storage and inventory procedures.
  •  Ability to lift heavy loads (boxes) and use a delivery trolley.

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