Corporate Staffing Services Procurement & Logistics Manager Jobs in Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services Procurement & Logistics Manager Jobs in Kenya

Key Responsibilities

Support new product development
Facilitate product knowledge for internal staff, stockists and farmers
Facilitate product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules
Manage and develop the purchasing function of the organisation, putting in place cost effective and efficient procurement and distribution systems
Develop, review and update departmental policies and plans in line with the organization’s strategic objectives, industrial standards and global trends;
Manage the purchasing information and systems
Manage and develop the existing and potential supplier pool and update the Approved Vendor List
Supervise Procurement & Logistics staff and identify their development and training needs
Effective and proactive liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, budget and plan to meet purchases deadlines
Lead all key supplier relationships, negotiate with local and international suppliers and set up frame contracts
Manage Request for Quotation, Initiations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and co-ordination of their timely dispatch
Assist with coordination with the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including bid security, contract award notice and that contract documents are distributed accordingly, where necessary
Establish and rationalize Supplier Agreements, identify new opportunities as well as seek ways to improve efficiencies and ensure purchasing compliance
Review purchasing arrangements with suppliers including price, delivery, performance and discounts to achieve reduced supply chain costs to the company
Drafting and negotiation of contracts and subsequent administration

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply chain/Commerce or a related field

Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies

At least 5 years’ experience leading a busy procurement department at supervisory level

Good negotiation, analytical, presentation and communication skills

Experience in retail, wholesale & distribution with good understanding of import processes

Ability to create and maintain effective vendor relationships

Good knowledge of contracting principles

Ability to communicate information in a clear, well organized and professional manner

Solid organization and analytical skills, ability to work with processes, numbers and statistics

Able to uphold and respect procurement ethics and to conduct activities with integrity

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Procurement & Logistics Manager) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before Friday 11th October 2019

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Services Procurement & Logistics Manager Jobs in Kenya

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