Job
Team Assistant, Procurement & Logistics
- Organization: BBC
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Category: Full-time
About this opportunity
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya – Hybrid
Local terms and conditions
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To support the procurement function by delivering a range of administrative activities to ensure the optimisation of the procurement process.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join BBC News and support one of the world’s most respected news organisations. As part of our procurement and logistics team, you’ll help ensure operations run smoothly behind the scenes, enabling teams to work efficiently and meet demanding deadlines. You’ll develop valuable experience in a fast paced, collaborative environment while contributing to the delivery of trusted, high quality journalism worldwide.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
• Supplier Sourcing & Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard local and international suppliers for Bureau facility infrastructure TV and Radio studio technical parts or Kits, Sound and light parts. Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost- efficiency.
• Procurement & Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and shipping arrangements with suppliers. Ensure all procurement processes align with the BBC procurement policies and guidelines as well as Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all imported and locally purchased materials comply with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), CAK, industry certification and other specific applicable standards.
• Logistics & Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or specific project delays. Coordinate logistics for clearing and forwarding goods at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), ensuring timely delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Read and interpret technical engineering specifications to conduct thorough quality aud
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya – Hybrid
Local terms and conditions
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To support the procurement function by delivering a range of administrative activities to ensure the optimisation of the procurement process.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join BBC News and support one of the world’s most respected news organisations. As part of our procurement and logistics team, you’ll help ensure operations run smoothly behind the scenes, enabling teams to work efficiently and meet demanding deadlines. You’ll develop valuable experience in a fast paced, collaborative environment while contributing to the delivery of trusted, high quality journalism worldwide.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
• Supplier Sourcing & Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard local and international suppliers for Bureau facility infrastructure TV and Radio studio technical parts or Kits, Sound and light parts. Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost- efficiency.
• Procurement & Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and shipping arrangements with suppliers. Ensure all procurement processes align with the BBC procurement policies and guidelines as well as Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all imported and locally purchased materials comply with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), CAK, industry certification and other specific applicable standards.
• Logistics & Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or specific project delays. Coordinate logistics for clearing and forwarding goods at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), ensuring timely delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Read and interpret technical engineering specifications to conduct thorough quality aud
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