Deputy Director - Procurement
& Logistics
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Healthcare
Our Client, an international
NGO whose core business is reproductive health and family planning to the
world’s poorest and vulnerable women is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director
Procurement & Logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership of a
team providing all procurement, logistics and inventory support to the
whole programme
- Development,
implementation and oversight of all supply chain systems and practice
- Development of
systems for assets and logs management
- Develops and
reviews departmental budget to ensure no over expenditure
- Determine best
methods of purchase, utilizing new systems technologies as appropriate.
- Work with
internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance to policies and
procedures
- Periodically
re-assess supply risks and develop corresponding mitigation plans.
- Planning and
import coordination
- Follows up with
project teams to ensure project implementation within agreed timelines and
costs
- Understand and
keep abreast with new procurement trends, report to management and develop
corresponding changes in procurement policies and practices.
- Negotiate
supply contracts that conform to the organization policies, seek the best
package in terms of quality, price, terms, delivery, and added services.
- Guides the
warehouse teams on inventory management to ensure JIT and nil stock outs
- Manage
suppliers, prequalification and source audits giving recommendation for
action on none performing suppliers
- Manage supplier
contracts and ensure adherence to terms and conditions for contract
- Coordinate
disposal / resale of equipment / items no longer needed.
- Research,
identify design and implement tools, systems and best practices to achieve
continuous improvement goals
- Manage all
import logistics and coordination with clearing agent and GP&L
- Undertake
procurement planning and review/update of progress
- Undertake Root
Cause Analysis for challenges and implement agreed action plans
- Reviews/Approves
procurement Purchase Order as per thresholds and ensures no errors on
Purchase Orders
- Controls spend
and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Prepare and
circulate P&L monthly performance report with reasons for deficiency
and action plans to avoid repeat
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of
Science in Procurement and Logistics, Supply Chain, Business
Administration (with Procurement Option)
- Master of
Science in Procurement and Logistics and CIPS qualification will be an
added advantage
- At least 5
years’ experience as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Agent, or
Buyer
- Knowledge of
local supplier base and local laws and regulations.
- Professional
qualification in Purchasing Management, Logistics, Supply Chain management
or contract law
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV and
cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 20th January,
2017.
Clearly indicate the position
applied for and salary expectation on the subject line.
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