Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Hotpoint Appliances Ltd was established in 1984. Its first store was located in the Sarit Centre shopping mall in Nairobi. In late 1990s Hotpoint was awarded the Sole Distributorship Agency for LG Electronics. Later on, it went on to acquire agencies for other global brands including Ariston, Westpoint and Kenwood. The company quickly expanded its operati...
Hotpoint Appliances Limited has an exciting career opportunity in the Commercial Department.
We are seeking for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual who is committed to excellent performance and participating in our growth strategy.
Reports to: Procurement Head
Department: Commercial
Location: Head Office, Ruiru

Job Purpose
• Ensure a smooth flow between the Head of Procurement and the product management team.
• Facilitate seamless communication and interaction internally (with respective departments) and externally (suppliers and customers)
• Key focus on Data utilization, analysis, preparation and financial thumbprint on all negotiations and projects/activities.

Job Responsibility and Accountability
• Ensure monthly meetings with the respective departments are held – Sales channels, Marketing, Service and Imports.
• Clear data analysis, planning and agenda for each meeting.
• Ensure time-based strategy for any EOL models.
• Ensure valid Contracts are in place – which are integrated with feedback from the respective departments – Procurement, finance, audit and Exco team.
• Implement Service Level Agreements and track KPIs and Brand P&L for Suppliers
• Ensure all contractual claims are claimed quarterly
• Focus on all data and automation related areas – decisions made in procurement are always based on a combination of data and market understanding.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the product line up based on channel demands.
• Detailed specification sheets to be maintained for all key brands and categories
• Improvement of internal training material – Range, technical specifications, features, Unique selling points, aesthetical enhancements, warranties, benefits by channel versus competitors, key verticals to target
• Engage with suppliers and strategic partners at the highest level to build strong business relationships.
• Be the link between Hotpoint and the brand principal from a marketing perspective.
• Ensure all departmental operational flows and procedures are updated and adhered to
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification
• Minimum qualification of a degree in business or any other relevant field.
Experience
• At least five years of experience in a senior procurement position
• Previous experience in supply chain matters, with focus on importation
• Extensive knowledge of the channel management, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Extensive knowledge of the retail market sector and consumer electronic products.
• Understanding of market trends and mapping.
• Extensive financial & supply chain knowledge.
• Knowledge of preparation of budgets
• Track record of effective strategy execution.
• Track record of negotiating with suppliers

Key Skills:
• Leadership skills
• Planning and forecasting skills.
• Data analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and timely execution
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Budget management skills
• Market mapping – trends, segmenting and tracking
• Ability to understand product and train
• Identifying and sourcing products based on market trends and requirements
• Relationship building skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@hotpoint.co.ke  using the position as subject of email.



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