Network Recruitment Limited Current Job Opportunity

Established in 1987, Network Recruitment has offered optimum perm and contract recruitment solutions to client and candidate for over 20 years in the specialist areas of IT, Finance and Engineering thus, living up to its credo of DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, DELIVERING RESULTS!

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Kenya
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management
Reference: NWI001252/HSM

 

 

Vacancy Details

As we continue to pursue excellence, we are actively seeking to expand teams with top-tier FINANCE talent in KENYA! Presently, we are on the lookout for an experienced Procurement Manager to join one of Africa’s largest distribution platform organisation based in Kenya.

We are in search of a dedicated individual to serve as the main liaison between our company and suppliers. Your role will involve efficiently procuring products and goods for our organization. This includes identifying potential sources for suppliers, meticulously screening them, and skilfully negotiating favourable payment terms. Your efforts will ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain for our company’s needs.

Responsibilities (not limited to):
 

• Lead efforts to implement sourcing strategies and enforce compliance at the regional level.
• Lead and manage company-wide implementation, deployment and compliance to the procurement processes and tools;
• Contribute to sourcing activities, procurement projects, vendor management and agreement management;
• Negotiate, implement and review contractual arrangements with suppliers to deliver the company’s cost savings targets;
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key vendors within the category group;
• Suggest and implement necessary tools and contribute consistently towards expenses reduction;
• Lead and ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives of procurement by managing performance, developing and motivating team, so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business;
• Contribute to maintaining internal control standards and implementation of all audit recommendations.
• Responsible for providing support, training, and guidance to junior and/or new team members. As well as coaching and motivating local operations buyers in the achievement of their objectives
• Identify, achieve and report on cost savings and value targets for all inventory buying activities

 

Qualifications:

• Required: 5- 8 years of experience in a similar role
• Preferred: Strong background as a Procurement Specialist managing CAPEX and OPEX
• Bachelor degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or Statistics
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced sales environment
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of procurement processes and procedures with a strong bias for project management
• Strong data analysis and superior organizational skills,
• Strong oral, written communication & presentation skills
• Willingness to travel

 

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Application Deadline: August 25 2023

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