Industry: Oil & Gas
Department:
Procurement
Location: Nairobi
1. Procurement and Logistics Manager
Capabilities and duties
Research
- Seek, evaluate and recommend
reliable suppliers to provide quality goods or services at reasonable
prices with excellent customer service
- Identify international
suppliers, when appropriate; determine most efficient shipping and import
methods
- Lead the effort between Company
and suppliers to research and innovate new purchases that enhance the
value we create for rural farmers
- Perform cost-benefit analysis
to recommend opportunities for cost-saving initiatives
Systems Development
- Advise management on required
areas of improvement to enhance sales and purchasing processes
- Set and ensure adherence to all
company policies, procedures and business ethics codes relating to
purchasing and sales
Supplier Relations
- Solicit for proposals and
manage the series of selection criteria to ensure integrity and transparency
throughout the tendering process
- Negotiate prices, lead times
and other legal or contractual terms with suppliers and buyers in Kenya
and other parts of the world as may be required
- Prepare reports with invoices
for submission to and payment by the Finance Team
- Maintain accurate records of
all pricings, sales, purchases, and activities for weekly reporting to
senior management
- Work with colleagues to
ascertain that goods are received on-time and as ordered so that payments
are processed only for certified confirmations of deliveries or service
- Follow up with suppliers and
buyers concerning delivery and payment commitments
Employee Development
- Set objectives and targets for
direct report(s) to procurement officers
- Offer and deliver the coaching,
counseling, advice, support, motivation or information direct report(s)
need to help them meet their objectives
Logistics Roles
- Identifying ideal transporters
for field operations and negotiating rates for the same
- Facilitating vehicle
inspections with the maintenance teams
- Supervision of yard loading for
convoys, organizing the dispatch of the same.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business,
economics, purchasing & supplies, or related discipline
- Diploma in purchasing and
supplies management OR CIPS qualification
- Minimum of 3-5 years’
experience in purchasing and logistics preferably for a large,
fast-growing organization with multiple procurement requirements
- An expert level of knowledge in
procurement including sourcing, pricing, contracts, relationship
management and due diligence on suppliers and contractors
- Creative problem-solver; this
position will require significant independence and someone who can
accomplish tasks creatively with minimal oversight
- Experience with managing and
developing employees to achieve high performance
- Membership with Kenya Institute
of Supplies Management
- Must be able to manage
competing demands, accept constructive feedback, and meet targets while
being efficient, flexible, and of good judgment
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills are required in both English and Kiswahili
- Good knowledge of Microsoft
Office suite applications
2. Procurement and Administration
Capabilities
and duties
- Issuing and receiving of goods
ordered
- Assisting in stock taking,
reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records
- Supporting field operations in
purchasing needs
- Sourcing quotations from
suppliers and liaising with procurement
- Assisting in procurement within
the Health and Safety Department
- Disposal of stores and
equipment in accordance to the laid down procedures
- Maintain accuracy between
actual stock balance and record in the system for commodities required
- Develop, Implement and enhance
the stores structures and procedures
- Ensure prompt delivery of
materials
- Improve flow of commodities
through the stores and through delivery to site locations
- Work closely with other
department to ensure a smooth flow of commodities
Qualifications
- Minimum a Diploma (CIPS) in
Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution
- A degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage
- Membership with Kenya Institute
of Supplies Management
- A minimum of 3 years’
experience
- Be computer literate Integrity
and commitment to produce results
Email CV and cover letter to:
careers@adran-africa.com
Deadline: 15th July 2013
Deadline: 15th July 2013
