Operational Buyer
Summary
Our
client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader
in most of its category portfolio.
The main purpose of this job is to manage all administration involved with the procurement of Services & Indirect materials, to liaise with the relevant strategic buyers at the regional Head Office for contracting, pricing or RFQ.
This
position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Converting the
purchase requisitions into purchase orders;
- Ensuring the
quality of data (Procurement and accounting) in the Purchase Order;
- Ensuring
compliance with the Procurement rules and procedures;
- Applying the
strategic policies established by the Strategic Buyer;
- Transmitting
purchase orders to external vendors;
- Monitoring
timely confirmation of purchase orders (when required);
- Monitoring
transport issues linked to a material order;
- Monitoring
timely receipt of blocked invoices and managing subsequent release;
- Monitoring the
balance to deliver and the comparison of the GR (Good Receipt) / IR
(Invoice Receipt);
- Manage
communication with vendors;
- Resolution of
operational issues with external vendors;
- Maintain a close
working collaboration with Strategic Buyers;
- Inform the
Strategic Buyer when a contract with that vendor is not in place;
Requirements
- BA from a
reputable university, preferably with technical background;
- At least three
(3) years experience as a buyer;
- Good analytical
and problem-solving skills;
- Good
communication, negotiation persuasion skills;
- Good
achievements focus i.e. high energy levels and commitment to end results;
- Good team player
and ability to work under pressure;
- Well-developed
computer skills;
How
to apply:
Send
your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with
our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by close of business Monday 24th June 2013
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.