Purchasing Admin
Remote Raven
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇰🇪 Kenya
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💰 $6 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
C++ERP
About the role
- Create, submit, and update purchase orders in the ERP/purchasing system.
- Communicate with suppliers digitally to request quotes, confirm pricing and availability, follow up on deliveries, and resolve basic issues related to orders and invoices.
- Maintain accurate vendor, item, and pricing records.
- Support inventory and job buyouts by entering and updating project specific POs.
- Run and format recurring reports and publish them in Ninety.io or other internal tools as assigned.
- Assist with digital fleet/asset tracking as needed.
- Ensure all purchasing activities follow internal procurement policies.
- Monitor market and commodity pricing for key electrical materials.
Requirements
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support, preferably in construction or electrical contracting, with a strong understanding of electrical materials and equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and comfort working in ERP/purchasing and accounting tools such as Sage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and excellent time management in a remote work environment.
- Ability to analyze quotes, compare pricing and terms, interpret basic cost and budget reports, and assess supplier performance trends.
- An associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is a plus; procurement certifications (CPSM, CPP, or similar) are preferred but not required.
- Reliable highspeed internet, appropriate home workspace, and ability to work within agreedupon core business hours.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
purchase ordersprocurementinventory managementcost analysisbudget reportingvendor managementelectrical materials knowledgedata analysisreport formattingdigital asset tracking
Soft skills
communication skillsattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingremote work adaptability
Certifications
CPSMCPPassociate’s degree in Supply Chainassociate’s degree in Business