Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Manager
Number of Positions: One (1)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:Monday, 3rd October 2011 at 1:00pm
Overview
While managing a team of procurement and logistics the position holder will be responsible for developing and implementing processes, procedures & controls, Initiating and expediting company specific cost reduction programs by defining innovative procurement strategies, strategizing and optimizing the procurement plan for the company based on projects forecast, preparing the annual materials budget based on the business plan, supervising procurement and logistics staff and managing and negotiating with all vendors.
Duties and responsibilities Number of Positions: One (1)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:Monday, 3rd October 2011 at 1:00pm
Overview
While managing a team of procurement and logistics the position holder will be responsible for developing and implementing processes, procedures & controls, Initiating and expediting company specific cost reduction programs by defining innovative procurement strategies, strategizing and optimizing the procurement plan for the company based on projects forecast, preparing the annual materials budget based on the business plan, supervising procurement and logistics staff and managing and negotiating with all vendors.
- Planning,
developing, organizing, directing, managing and evaluating the operations
and budget of the company.
- Overseeing,
coordinating, and reporting to the Board of Directors on the progress of
all activities of shipments, Logistics and local purchases as key
procurement functions.
- Ensuring
compliance to all procurement policies and procedures as appropriate thus
ensuring an efficient and auditable procurement trail.
- Overseeing
and participating in the timely receipt and distribution of all incoming
deliveries according to Company standards.
- Controlling
stock, replenishing from external suppliers and from other sites within
the division when necessary.
- Working
with the relevant Project Managers in developing and implementing
procurement strategies/project execution plans etc, to ensure the best
procurement practice and potential gains to the company.
- Responsible
for strategic purchasing and sourcing initiatives for materials to ensure
that the company holds a competitive advantage in the outside supply of
goods services.
- Obtaining
approval for such initiatives and the subsequent implementation of the
same.
- Managing
negotiations as appointed with potential suppliers, sub-contractors, service
providers and procurement agencies (as appropriate) to obtain “assessed
bids” in line with or better than project cost allowances and required
deliverables.
- Managing,
motivating, encouraging and supervising a team of procurement and
Logistics towards achieving desired goal and maximum out come.
Skills and Qualifications Requirements
- Minimum
of degree in Business Administration/ International business, and a Diploma/Higher
Diploma in Procurement/ Supply-chain-management.
- Minimum
of five (5) years of progressively responsible procurement and
administration-related experience at the national or international level
- Advanced
skills in the usage of computers and office software packages
- Analytical
and problem solving skills
- Management
of Quality Control Process
- Strong
negotiation skills
- Ability
to bring sound decisions
- Good
planning, prioritizing and organizational skills
- Good
networking and interpersonal skills
- Ability
to work as part of a team in culturally diverse professional staff
- Ability
to work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Excellent
communication and reporting Skills
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address to careers@thehrpractice.net.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Note: DO NOT attach certificates.
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