Job Title: Procurement
Manager
Hiring Organization: Corporate
Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Fast
Food
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES 200k
Date Posted: 03/15/2024
Gross Salary: Ksh 200k,
Our
client is seeking to hire a Procurement Manager who will oversee both local and
international procurement activities. This role involves planning, organizing,
and executing comprehensive purchasing functions for the company in compliance
with mandated requirements. Responsibilities include generating procurement
solicitation documents, evaluating tenders and bids, negotiating terms with
vendors/service providers, and managing procurement for food and non-food
commodities.
Responsibilities
Define
and develop sustainable Procurement Strategies in alignment with the company’s
growth and procurement agenda.
Propose
and follow up on budget standard prices for each category SKU, explaining
impact construction and monthly purchase price variances.
Maintain
a pipeline of cost reduction initiatives that align with the company’s
strategies and standard costs.
Develop
and manage supplier relationships in alignment with business strategies,
including vendor contracts and performance.
Administer
the bidding process and contracts to secure items/services within budget and in
compliance with regulatory requirements.
Compile
data from various sources for issue analysis and ensure compliance with
purchasing policies and procedures.
Ensure
compliance with government and national regulations during international
procurement.
Maintain
purchasing information, files, and records for documentation and compliance.
Possess
in-depth market knowledge, identifying supplier strengths and weaknesses.
Lead and
develop a network for market information and trend analysis.
Participate
in the company’s procurement policy formulation and implementation.
Conduct
after checks to ensure supplier service accordance with regulations and
commitments.
Manage
conflicts with suppliers, undertake corrective actions, and propose solutions
to identified vulnerabilities and challenges.
Verify
supplier qualifications to ensure compliance with company regulations.
Manage
procurement management indicators and analyze shortfalls to improve
performance.
Participate
in inventory pricing processes and ensure consistency with purchase
negotiations.
Manage
compliance with SLAs with internal and external customers.
Undertake
any other responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director.
Monthly
report to the Managing Director.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum
of 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in the Hospital/Hospitality
Industry.
Preferred
experience in international procurement.
Membership
with KISM/CIPS in good standing.
Demonstrates
professional competence, accountability, critical thinking, and attention to
detail.
Excellent
communication skills, adept at presenting complex information clearly to
diverse stakeholders.
Experience
with ERP systems like SAP is desirable.
Proficient
in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must have
a thorough knowledge of the Industrial Market.
How to
Apply
Gross
Salary: Ksh 200k
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Procurement Manager – Hospitality
) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
before 25th March 2024