Bookstore Keeper

The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October; Amwaj Islands; On-site; BHD 3,500 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education network is seeking a Bookstore Keeper to manage the bookstore effectively, ensuring that SABIS books and materials are available for students. Responsibilities include supporting student purchases, conducting inventory, and maintaining supplier relations. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. This role is crucial for providing students with the resources they need.

Responsibilities

• Support students in purchasing books and accessories.
• Open and close the bookstore punctually.
• Conduct regular inventory and report to the supervisor.
• Maintain supplier lists and update regularly.
• Coordinate processing of invoices and returns.
• Assist in online orders and deliveries.
• Keep the bookstore clean and orderly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to work within a team

Proficient in the English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related subject matter

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bookstore Keeper

Job Number: EGYPT00142

Job Type: Non-Teaching

School / Entity Name: The International School of Choueifat, 6 October Department Administration

About SABIS®

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Job Purpose

Ensuring that the bookstore is managed in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure SABIS® books are available for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the students in meeting their needs for purchase of books, stationery, and school accessories
• Responsible for opening and closing of the bookstore punctually
• Undertake regular inventory of the books, stationery and accessories, and report to the supervisor
• Maintain a list of suppliers and update them regularly
• Maintain price revisions on textbook and accessories inventory, as and when needed
• Coordinate the processing of invoices for all orders received against delivery
• Coordinate the processing of returning of unsold/excess textbooks and accessories
• Maintain cordial relations with the team, and assist them on office duties when needed
• Assist in placing order for textbooks, stationery, and accessories; compare prices and help make judicious decision on best deals
• Assist in the processing of online orders, deliveries and returns
• Ensure that the bookstore is kept clean, tidy, and orderly always
• Assist in staffing the store during special events outside of normal operating hours

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent
• Proficient in the English language
• MS Office needed components
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work within a team

Employment Requirements: Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non–discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.