Procurement Manager at Adexen
- Published date: April 23, 2021
- Category: Supply Chain & Procurement
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Adexen was mandated by an international FMCG company to recruit a Procurement Manager for their operations in Kenya. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Only applications through Adexen website will be considered for this job vacancy.
Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
- Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
- Compare proposals for price and specifications
- Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs
- Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
- Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers
- Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
- Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
- Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
- Keep abreast of changing industry trends
Desired Skills and Experience
- Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or similar relevant fields
- Previous working experience as a Procurement Manager for 10 years within an international company
- Working experience in FMCG industry is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
- Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Negotiation aptitude.
Only applications through Adexen website will be considered for this job vacancy.
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