Corporate Staffing Procurement Manager Job

Direct Report to: Managing Director

Industry: Fast Food

Location: Nairobi

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

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Apply before 25th March 2024