Lee and Myles Kenya - Assistant Procurement Manager - Jobs in Kenya
Lee and Myles Kenya - Assistant Procurement Manager - Jobs in Kenya
Our client is the leading FMCG manufacturer in Kenya.
They seek to recruit a competent and experienced person in the role of Assistant Procurement Manager.
Location:
Nairobi
Main Purpose of Job:
Responsible for delivery of Procurement Key Performance Indicators’ such as Value Improvement Programs, Innovation Delivery, Payment Terms Extension, Cost Target, Gross Margin Improvement in line with sourcing strategies, and compliance management
Key Deliverables
Responsible for delivery of Procurement Key Performance Indicators’ such as Value Improvement Programs, Innovation Delivery, Payment Terms Extension, Cost Target, Gross Margin Improvement in line with sourcing strategies, and compliance management.
Supply Market Intelligence and Analysis – Collecting Relevant Information; Analysing Supply and Demand Market Behaviour and Understanding Key Cost Drivers and Price Trends
Support the Head of Procurement on Strategy Development and Implementation, Formulating and Implementing the Sourcing Strategy, Communicating Supply Management Strategies and support Partner to win related activities
Managing Alliances and Relationships (e.g. managing the Ongoing Relationship to Deliver Value to the Business)
To be custodian of the team project databases
Lead / support negotiations with suppliers and help create the negotiation papers
Support the financial analysis of the portfolio, including material and price benchmarking and total cost analysis
Create and support in development of contracts post completion of negotiation
Continuously support to improve ways of working and help drive digital transformation projects within the team
Track key savings initiatives
Build and manage relationships with suppliers & internal customers/stakeholders
Support complexity reduction programs
Support Head of Procurement on presentations and updates for internal and external audience
Qualifications & Competencies:
General Skills:
Self-Management (priority setting, risk analysis, resources)
Take ownership and responsibility; have energy and drive
Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems (in short notice)
Networking and relationship management
Excellent communication skills
Analytical skills
Drive for team alignment; be able to work in networks; be able to work independently
Ability to work in virtual teams
Professional Skills:
Excellent analytical and IT skills
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Good understanding of business economics
Partnering with Suppliers to Win
Driving sustainability through Procurement
Basic understanding of International Trade – Duties, Taxes, and barriers
Competencies:
Strong Purpose
Growth Mindset (have business, organisational and cultural awareness)
Accountability and Responsibility
Business Acumen
Bias for Action
Team Alignment
Academic and/or Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
5 years’ experience in supply chain and or Procurement experience
Experience using SAP system
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to send their applications to info@leeandmyles.com quoting “ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER” on the email header.
Applications closes on 15th April, 2019.
This is a highly competitive position and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information and job application details, see; Lee and Myles Kenya - Assistant Procurement Manager - Jobs in Kenya
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