Savannah
Cement is the newest cement company in the Kenyan market having completed a
state - of - the - art Greenfield Cement Grinding Plant in Athi River, Kenya.
Savannah
Cement is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic and innovative result
oriented professionals, seeking a thrilling and fulfilling experience, to join
the company in the following position:
Procurement Manager
Reporting
to the Head of Finance, the Procurement Manager will develop focused supply
strategies for products, supported with supply agreements as required with
regard to purchasing and supply in support of the business both tactically and
strategically.
Responsibilities
- Advising the organisation on all strategic procurement matters, and act as the source of the organisation’s procurement expertise.
- Monitoring and steering the delivery of the organisation’s procurement activity and assisting in ensuring procurements are undertaken in accordance with the organisation’s stated aims and objectives.
- Maintaining and updating as necessary, the organisation’s corporate procurement strategy, and ensuring the successful delivery of that strategy.
- Providing leadership focus for the organisation’s procurement community and ensuring that the highest professional standards of procurement practice are maintained to deliver the benefits of best procurement practice.
- Providing professional procurement advice to all budget holders in respect of all stages of key procurement exercises. In particular, the development and agreement of business cases, the identification of stakeholders’ requirements, market analysis, risk management, change control procedures, contract management and post contract review.
- Liaising with budget holders to deliver cost reductions, quality improvements, or security of supply outcomes.
- Adopting and using any new procurement efficiency tools making use of technology, shared solutions and other collaborative mechanisms.
- Identifying, exploring and evaluating opportunities for procurement collaboration and develop and maintain strategic alliances / partnerships.
- Ensuring performance data is obtained regarding the organisation’s key suppliers, contractors and service providers, and that such data is reviewed in order to identify and correct weaknesses.
- Developing, maintaining, monitoring and reviewing performance indicators relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation’s procurement function and wherever necessary recommend and implement corrective action on a timely basis; and
- Awareness of all new developments and initiatives concerning procurement, including new legislation and Government guidelines, and ensuring that all relevant officers in the organisation are advised appropriately.
This
position requires extensive knowledge about the industry.
The ideal
candidate will be a holder of a University degree in Business Administration,
logistics or Supply Chain Management coupled with at least 5 years of
progressive experience and demonstrable record of success in a manufacturing
and competitive environment.
Chartered
Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Qualified.
An MBA is
desirable but not essential.
Planning,
organizing, financial, budgeting and decision-making skills are all essential
requirements, as are leadership and communications abilities.
Strong
market awareness, attention to detail and problem-solving are also necessary
attributes.
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the
job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the right
candidates.
The
successful candidates wilt enjoy flexibility and organizational space while
joining an experienced and dynamic staff.
If you
possess the necessary qualifications and experience, send your application, a
detailed CV, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact; on or
before Friday August 12, 2013 to:
The Head of
Human Resources,
P.O Box
27910, 00100,
Nairobi.
Email:
hr@savannahcement.com
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Savannah
Cement is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply.