Our Client a manufacturing
company seeks to recruit a self-driven individual for the position of Procurement Manager.
The successful candidate will
be responsible for providing leadership through partnership with key
stakeholders to deliver continuity of supply, cost competitiveness and product
affordability.
The successful candidate will
have the following primary responsibilities:
- Responsible for
all direct and indirect procurement work for the company;
- Provide
leadership in the procurement of a cost efficient procurement system;
- Manage the
optimization of the company’s procurement activities;
- Implement
policies and processes for the procurement department;
- Develop,
implement and execute sourcing strategies for products and services;
- Drive cost
savings & avoid including cost of goods initiatives by leading and
coordinating negotiations for key raw materials and packaging materials;
- Ensure
continuity of quality supply by carrying out capacity planning &
forecasting models for key inputs;
- Evaluate and
measure performance of external service providers in order to ensure
quality service, efficiency and delivery to specifications as set forth in
agreements;
- Implement
process improvement initiatives;
- Monitor
feedback mechanisms for business issues in order to ensure product quality
and consistency; and
- Negotiate
contacts to secure favourable terms for long-term supply agreements.
Desired Competencies
- Business
Acumen;
- Negotiation
Skills;
- Strategic
Leadership;
- Relationship
Management;
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s
degree Purchasing & Supply Chain, Procurement / Logistics, Finance,
Commerce or Business Administration ;
- 5- 7 years in
procurement with at least 2-3 years in a managerial position;
- Experience in
FMCG environment is an added advantage;
- Master’s degree
will be an added advantage; and
- Membership of
professional body in area of specialization e.g CIPS, KISM.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up
to the challenge please visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm 11th November 2016.