Job Purpose
- Ensures the implementation and maintenance of Supply Chain policies and procedures
- Directs and organizes all activities related to procurement, logistics, inventory and warehousing, Real Estate and Facilities Management, to minimize total costs and maximize levels of quality and service
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with external suppliers and for negotiating major contracts
- Ensures compliance with and implementation of Group Supply Chain policies and processes
- Coordinates key activities and major projects with general management and managers from other departments
- Directs the Supply chain department comprising of Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities and Planning, Reporting and process sections
- Responsible for resource allocation, including budget and staff for the Procurement department
- Is the interface for Company Group Supply Chain and Kenyan operation, with a reporting line to the Regional Supply Chain Manager
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Contributes to the formulation of the OPCO strategy and ensures that all Supply Chain policies and procedures are sound and drive the performance of the OPCO.
- Ensures the implementation and maintenance of Supply Chain policies and procedures in the OPCO:
1. Implements the procurement and logistic strategies to achieve target in cost reduction, growth, organizational development, effective supplier base, etc.
2. Manages Supply and Administration departments for efficient provision of services in cost effective manner
3. Ensures suppliers meet all company’s standards/expectations in term of product quality/integrity, regulatory standards, etc.
4. Communicates and enforces procurement, supply/ logistics and Administration policies
- Ensures proper and efficient communications between Supply Chain and the other departments:
1. Ensures that cost and pricing information is maintained and communicated accurately and in a timely manner
2. Works with general management and managers from other teams, to provide efficient Supply chain support in all areas.
3. Works with and supports management to ensure contracts and vendors are being managed in accordance with company guidelines
4. Acts as a central point of contact with respect to procurement, supply/logistics and administration issues
- Organizes and manages the solicitation, negotiation, construction of procurement agreements as well as market evaluation for goods and services that will assist the organization in achieving its revenue and profit commitments.
- Manages the Supply Chain department:
1. Oversees activities of personnel (i.e., hires, coaches, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines, recommends termination as necessary)
2. Works through managers in setting standards, priorities, and schedules
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
- Excellent understanding of principle of contract law, the uniform commercial code and a complete understanding of standard corporate terms and conditions.
- Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
- Leads the development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts.
- Guides and transfers knowledge to his/her team.
- 10+ years with University Degree in business or related field; out of which at least 7+ years leadership experience in a similar position required
- MCIPS desirable
- Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
- IT literacy
- Able to operate in a performance driven organization
- Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
- Fluency in English
- Local nationals will be given priority for this role, however other exceptional expatriate applications will be considered
Send your CV to : info@synergygloballtd.com
Deadline: 24th September 2010
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