Nairobi Java House Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Java House, a leading chain of restaurants in Nairobi, is seeking a talented & experienced individual to fill in the following positions:
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Managing effectively and efficiently company’s procurement process.
  • Processing and evaluating quotations and expediting orders.
  • Advising the company on the market trends.
  • Liaising with user departments and central stores to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and avoiding stock outs.
  • Creating, evaluating and maintaining effective relationship and partnership with suppliers.
  • Conducting extensive and continuous market research to ensure that the company gets the best prices at all the times.
Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
  • University Degree is an added advantage
  • Good knowledge of standard procurement guidelines and experience in handling medium to large procurement and supplies transactions.
  • Must have a minimum of three years experience in a large company in a similar position.
  • Demonstrated experience in leveraging suppliers to meet quality, price and delivery requirements.
  • Proactive approach to business initiatives, including the ability to multitask, think creatively, identify issues and present solutions.
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
Brand Executive
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Generation and implementation of brand related strategies and activities
  • Execution of brand budgets
  • Initiating and organizing promotional/ marketing campaigns in line with brand plans
  • Planning and overseeing merchandising mechandising activities as they relate to brand
  • Organizing brand events and vetting proposals/ requests given
  • Liaising with the relevant service and Agencies in implementation of brand activities
  • Educating key stakeholders on brands to effectively service the end- user
  • Implement a brand orientation process for Java staff and management.
  • Represent Nairobi Java House in media and public events whenever needed.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in a Business related field with a specialization in marketing management or equivalent from a recognized university
  • Must have minimum two years experience in a similar position in a multi-national organization or in a brand management/advertising firm.
  • Team player with excellent organization and interpersonal skills
  • Communications, report writing, and good negotiation skills are a must
  • Strong ICT skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Must also have commercial acumen, strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
  • Strong design-oriented background and ability to execute ideas with designers too achieve brand-related goals.
Assistant Project Manager /Construction Supervisor
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of new unit construction projects
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements
  • Develop full scale project plans
  • Assemble and coordinate project staff
  • Manage project budget and resource allocation
  • Plan and schedule project timelines
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
Qualifications and Experience
  • Higher Diploma in Building & Construction/Electrical Engineering
  • University Degree is an added advantage
  • Must have minimum two years experience in a similar position.
  • Professional training and knowledge in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD is an added advantage.
  • Excellent business management and developmental skills
  • Direct work experience in project management capacity
  • Has management and coordination skills and experience
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
Interested applicants should submit their application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names and contact addresses of three referees, current & expected remuneration to the undersigned not later than 13th August 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly address your application to:

The Managing Director,
Nairobi Java House,
P. O. Box 21533 – 00505,
Nairobi

or via email md@nairobijavahouse.com
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