Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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Your mission at Sistema.bio
• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for defining and Implementing rigorous procurement processes that ensure budget and strategic alignment.

You’ll be in charge of:
• Reviewing the company procurement needs and developing purchasing guidelines
• Establishing suppliers relationships with vendors
• Reviewing monthly procurement needs, planning the procurement and organizing delivery logistics with the support of the field administrators
• Work cross-functionally with the internal teams to manage bulk purchases
• Auditing existing suppliers validity, competitiveness and value for money

More about YOU
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience preferably in remote diversified locations
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in either Procurement/Purchasing/Logistics. Relevant professional qualification in Procurement and or Supply Chain Management (CIPS qualification or equivalent is preferred)
• You are proficient in working with google workspace and microsoft office apps
• You have excellent time management and planning skills
• You have strong ethics and very accountable
• You have excellent negotiations and influencing skills
• You have experience in:
• Purchasing, internal logistics or supply chain management
• Developing and establishing standards & specifications for the procurement of company goods and services.
• Managing contracts with suppliers of goods and services including reviewing suppliers contracts prior to renewal

It would be a big plus if you also had these qualities:
• High level of integrity
• Keen to detail and a team player
• Honest and flexible
• Creative thinking and flexibility depending on the needs and demands of procurement

What it is like to work at Sistema.bio
• Global company: At Sistema.bio, you get exposure to working with 3 continents and diverse cultures and people. It's the opportunity to build an international career and grow as an individual!
• Passion and purpose: Working at Sistema.bio, you work with a very passionate team that believes strongly in working for the social and environmental impact they want to see.
• A growing team with growing opportunities: Sistema.bio is on its way to double in size in the coming years. This growth will open new roles, new countries and a world of new opportunities! We have a roll-up-your-sleeves culture where we offer new opportunities for our team members’ careers and aspirations based on their skills, interests and aspirations.
• Learning about agroecology and small and medium-scale farmers: We make sure that regardless of your background, you get to spend time in the field with farmers and genuinely learn about farming and agroecology in general and its importance.
• Work-life balance: At Sistema.bio, we know you’re at your best when you’re rested and healthy. We therefore give you generous holidays options, parental leave, we pay for your health protection and give you options to work remotely when needed and possible.
• Gender Equality: Sistema.bio is committed to gender equality in the workplace. Thanks to our Gender policies and efforts women represent 57% of the Global team for example, and 27% of our overall workforce. We have flexible hours and expressing spaces for lactating mothers.
• A team of Do’ers: We are a team of doers. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and learn on the ground up because your ideas and execution matter.

Additional Requirement
• We're excited to hear from you. Kindly prepare a structured and clear answer to the three questions that are part of the application process. Only applications that provide relevant answers will be considered.
• Location, travel and start date
• Based in Nairobi region
• Travelling up to 70% of your time across Central, Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley region
• Closing date 5th August 2022. The applications will however be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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