Strategic Buyer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Strategic Buyer

Reports to: Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies and communication plan;
  • Analyze and optimize the P2P process related to the spend category through the right choice of procurement tools;
  • Ensure alignment between business strategy and sourcing strategy;
  • Set objectives to be achieved through the sourcing strategy and monitor achievement

  • Derive negotiation strategy from category positioning and negotiate to achieve the objectives defined in alignment with the business;
  • Manage suppliers according to category positioning;
  • Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category adhere to Suppliers Code;
  • Integrate innovation elements from suppliers into Innovation and Renovation processes;
  • Ensure the agreed service levels with internal stakeholders are adhered to.
Skills and Competencies
  • Honors degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business related field from a recognized university;
  • CIPS qualification;
  • Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain management in a blue chip environment;
  • Experience in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category;
  • Ability to successfully lead projects and negotiate with cross functional and cross market teams;
  • Good business writing skills with the ability to convince others;
  • Ability to use networks to influence business activity;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
  • Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team;
  • A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
  • Ability to multi task, self initiative, proactive with good presentation skills
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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