Procurement Manager – Rift Valley, Kenya

Our client, a large scale Horticulture Farm in Rift Valley are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to be responsible for the supply of products and services essential for their company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities;

• Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies.
• Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms.
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Finalize details of orders and deliveries.
• Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Anticipate unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements.
• Controls spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Qualifications;

• Must have a Degree in Purchasing & Supplies or Supply Chain Management.
• Must have a proven 5 years working experience as a procurement manager.
• Must have over 5 years experience in a management role.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Understanding of the flower industry is essential.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.180,000 - 200,000/= (Approx. 1,800 - 2,000 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 30th December 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1Ots6JY

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

Categories: FMCG, LOGISTICS, PROCUREMENT