Job Description

Job Title: Procurement & Logistics Manager

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 150K – 180K

Our client is a well-established agricultural inputs supplier.

They seek to hire an efficient and effective Procurement & Logistics Manager who will lead the procurement department in the development and implementation of cost effective and efficient procurement and logistics systems.

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

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