The Position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities
- Planning and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy
- Collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for the compilation and preparation of the organization’s annual procurement plan
- Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process within the LBDA in liaison with respective departments.
- Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizational procurement partnerships
- Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Identification of potential suppliers and issuance of requests for quotations on a need to need basis.
- Leading due diligence initiatives, pre-qualification and qualification of suppliers.
- Monitoring market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing
- Performance of source audits and facilitation of the prequalification process
- Determination of key supply chain KPIs, Identification of process bottleneck, implementation of solutions in a timely manner provision of suggestions on solutions for process improvements.
- Reviewing and approval of purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs).
- Interpretation of the Procurement Act and provision of suitable advice to the management to ensure compliance with the Laws in all procurement processes.
- Supervision of the performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
- Performance management including ensuring achievements of performance Contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance appraisals
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, finance or equivalent in a similar field from a recognized university
- Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 5 years
- Hands on experience with supply chain management software
- Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
- Exceptional communication and reporting skills
- Good time-management skills
- Membership to professional bodies
- Team player and great interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
- Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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