Procurement Manager – Nairobi, Kenya.

at Summit Recruitment & Search
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted July 30, 2020
Category Procurement
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Our Client a floriculture trading Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Procurement Manager. Reporting to the General Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and driving a consistent approach towards all sourcing, procurement, and export of flowers. The ideal candidate must have experience working in the Agri Sector or Floriculture trading Organisation. He/she must have a professional qualification in CIPS/CPSP.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluation of potential suppliers in line with the company’s requirements.
  • Responsible for liaising with suppliers and managing supplies.
  • Managing supplier relationships.
  • Developing procurement strategies in line with the company’s objectives.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and supply agreements, policies, procedures, and timelines.
  • Analyse market trends and provide a procurement plan for each season.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for each market in accordance to client requirements.
  • Achieve cost reduction while maintaining the quality of supplies (operation efficiency).
  • Provide periodic reports to management on purchasing, controls, and processes.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff on procurement through the implementation of business plans aligned to business outcomes.
  • Ensure all supply agreements are executed in line with the agreed terms

Qualification:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply chain Management.
  • Must have recognized professional qualification – CIPS/CPSP.
  • Must have over 5 experience in the Procurement field.
  • Must have prior working experience in Floriculture Industry
  • Membership to a relevant professional body- CIPS/KISM an added advantage.
  • Proven ability to coordinate with other departments within a Company.
  • Good knowledge of the supplier and third-party management.
  • Aptitude in decision-making and analytical ability.
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