Thursday, September 19, 2013

BPC Africa Procurement Manager Job

Procurement Jobs in Kenya
BPC Africa is one of the leading consulting firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region. Our vision is to deliver best value that business can find through partnering in Strategy, Organization and People.
We partner with both local and international clients to source for best talent in a number of Specialized and generalist areas.
Our client is an established and fast growing transport provider in the East African region.
In line with their growth and expansion plan they are sourcing for talented, passionate, self driven and energetic professionals looking to develop and enhance their career to take up the following position:-Procurement Manager
Main Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the General Manager – Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for implementing procurement, planning, and logistics processes through timely availability of quality and optimal cost of materials, goods and services for all functions to achieve business objectives while ensuring link to operations for improvement service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leading in the implementation of procurement, supplies, logistics and distribution strategy working closely with other stakeholders to meet business objectives
Leading , Managing and monitoring the implementation of the function’s policies, processes and procedures
Planning and directing procurement, supplies, logistics and distribution activities to meet business objectives
Acting as key link to final product interaction with sales and marketing teams
Leading the sourcing of raw materials and services to approved cost and quality objectives
Setting standards and criteria for supplier qualification and selection
Developing and implementing supplier monitoring and evaluation tools and systems
Negotiating for purchase for both goods and services and ensuring adherence to business budgets including savings
Determining and coordinating of departmental reporting and communication requirements
Developing, training, motivating and evaluating section staff to achieve highest levels of performance.
Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in procurement, supplies, logistics and distribution
Leading customer order service delivery and standards
Competencies/Behaviours
Strategy Formulation and implementation
Supply chain modeling, optimization and operations planning
Thorough understanding of demand and supply market
Market intelligence
Cost management
Communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiations skills
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Materials Management, or related field
Membership of CIPS/KISM
Master’s degree is an added advantage
Experience
Minimum 3 years experience in a reputable organization.
Minimum 3 years experience in leading teams.
Must be able to work under strict deadlines.
How to Apply
Send your CV to the following address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke on or before 27th September, 2013
Only qualifying candidates will be contacted

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