Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya


  • Our client is a Kenyan based company that manufactures motorcycles.

  • They are looking to hire an experienced and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

  • The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring overall supply chain strategy that include and not limited to procurement, purchasing and logistics planning of CKD Components, Parts and GASS Items while maximizing efficiency and productivity.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Seek to improve all aspects of the supply chain department by reviewing current methodology and processes and develop a structural plan to Improve the key metrics.

  • Lead the supply chain team to source and procure the right components at the right price and quality.

  • Monitor, Evaluate and be the key Custodian of all contracts with suppliers.

  • Manage and minimize the risks (for example operational or reputational) that could affect or interrupt the supply chain

  • Establish performance metrics for measurements, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain and ensure the targets are met.

  • Key custodian of Developing Managing and Monitoring of the Supply Chain Strategy of the Company.

  • Negotiate with key suppliers for components and 3rd party logistics partners.

  • Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.

  • Prepare and control Supply Chain Budgets with the aim of minimizing expenditure and increasing efficiency

  • Assess, manage, and mitigate risks that may incur within the Supply Chain.

  • Monitor progress of Purchase orders, provide and request related logistic documentation, observe
    and check the progress of completion and if necessary, adjusting status of the supplies

  • Consistently communicate with the various stakeholders to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements.

  • Work closely with the Executive team in ensuring effective relationships with customer businesses through maintaining an appropriate alignment between suppliers and customers.

    Key Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree Business Administration or any related field is preferred.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or any related Technical Field

  • At least 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain preferably in the automotive industry.

  • Experience with SAP is an added advantage.

  • Negotiation and Networking Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Analytical and attention to details

  • Presentation Skills

  • Good coordination

  • Problem solving

  • Supply Chain Procedures and Controls

  • Procurement Planning

  • Material requirements planning (MRP)

  • Risk Management

  • Supplier Management.

  • Cost Management

  • Project Management

    How to Apply

  • If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Supply Chain Manager) to

  • vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11th May 2022.


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