Honey Care
Africa, a high-growth social enterprise based in Nairobi, is recruiting a Strategic Sourcing
Manager.
The
Strategic Sourcing Manager is a key member of the accounting team, who develops
our sourcing strategy, identifies savings opportunities across all areas of
spend and provides key input to annual savings plans.
This
position reports to the Head of Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage strategic direction (both short and long term) for all sourcing activities.
- Identify savings opportunities from alternate product/supplier sourcing.
- Responsible contract negotiations with suppliers and operations team.
- Make good and timely ‘risk versus reward’ decisions considering both short and long term outcomes.
- Identify areas of risk (supply, pricing, contract, supplier financial & operational capacity qualification, etc.) and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Strategize with business leads to identify and prioritize opportunities in sourcing, supplier development, internal improvements, and other strategic areas for operational excellence and cost savings.
- Support finance department in achieving cost efficiencies in all areas of the business.
- Enter bookkeeping records and incorporate new suppliers to financial system as required.
- Perform additional ad hoc decision support analysis as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain Management with accounting qualification, preferably CPA-K/ACCA. MBA will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years post-qualification work experience in strategic sourcing/supply chain management/finance in a medium or large manufacturing/processing company.
- Proficient in computer applications including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Experience with Pastel and Quickbooks accounting software will be an added advantage.
- Excellent financial and business analytical skills, with the ability to see beyond the numbers.
- Experience developing and executing strategic plans, Commodity/Market Analyses, Negotiation skills, Project Management and Financial Management.
- Excellent communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills (all levels).
- Ability to initiate and manage change to enhance business bottom-line.
- Strong leadership skills, integrity, work ethic, and dependability.
Interested
candidates should email a detailed CV, and salary requirements to
HRSourcingManager@honeycareafrica.com with the subject line “Strategic Sourcing
Manager”.
The
application deadline is 31st October, 2013.
Kindly note
that only short listed candidates will be contacted
