Deadline of this Job: 31 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation of request for quotation, Initiation of bids, Request for proposal and coordination of their timely dispatch
• Prepare LPO and LSO
• Register all documents and handle all customers and supplies data base
• Prepare reports concerning supply chain management operations
• Assist the DSCM in maintaining current up to date procurement documents and manuals
• Routing, copying and circulation of quotes, bids and proposal for evaluation, documents and manuals
• Researching on pricing, obtaining quotes locally on low value items
• Assist in coordination of the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including bid security, contract award notice and distribution of contract documents accordingly
• Assist in management of the administrative process throughout the duration of the preparation of all documentation until the award of the contract
• Preparation of the management information and statistical reports
• Check and classify the precedence of requisition and process as priority setting of the goods and services needed.
• Coordinate with departments and make sure the right goods/services are acquired
• Provide purchased goods/services to the responsible receiving office and do all actions for completing the process
• Maintain appropriate records to ensure that procurement process, decision and contractual agreement are accurately documented for accountability and audit purpose
• Perform other duties related to the field as assigned by the Director, Supply Chain Management.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Be a member of the Institute of Supplies Management of Kenya
• Have 3 years relevant working experience
• Have Certificate in Computer Applications.
Deadline of this Job: 31 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Job Summary
Implement the necessary operations for reception/ replenishment/ orders preparation/ shipping activities in compliance with the logistics objectives, especially in terms of safety, quality and performance in order to ensure customer satisfaction.
About The Role
• Ensure that their area of activity is in compliance with the safety, performance and quality objectives.
• Manage a team of logistics operators and optimize its organization in promoting skillfulness towards other services.
• Coordinate and optimize the whole available resources.
• Manage the QSHE stakes and actions of their area.
• Participate to performance and quality improvement projects (internally and / or with suppliers).
• Manage, lead, and develop their team.
• Train new collaborators and hand down knowledge and know-how of the job.
• Work in teams with all the concerned actors in promoting mutual support and cohesion.
• Ensure the service continuity, especially in case of the absence of his superior.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or any Business-related field.
• A Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Import & Exports processes and procedures.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Deadline of this Job: 31 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:Role Profile
Lead the execution of the purchasing strategy & category management for the business. The role holder will be responsible for the execution of strategies through strategic sourcing to significantly reduce costs. Direct the achievement of reductions in total costs of products while maintaining or improving supplier quality and service levels and managing relationships. Take overall responsibility and accountability for the Purchasing Function which will include people and budgetary management. Act as an integral part of the senior management team which determines overall strategy and business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic alignment: Lead and develop the overall sourcing strategies covering various categories with a primary focus on packaged goods ie. everyday essentials. Secondary focus being placed on ingredients / raw materials as per requirements. Leads the country’s procurement process for new and ongoing purchases. Development and implementation of purchasing strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize cost, as well as negotiate supplier contracts with a vision to implement best practices, policies and procedures.
• Performance management: Drive company purchasing and category management pipeline and align to company strategy to strengthen market position through the most competitive pricing. Forecast price, Margin (front and back), profitability, payment terms, promotion plan with the suppliers and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Risk Management: Develop risk mitigation strategy through close monitoring of the market environment to minimize price risk/ capture opportunity. Assure compliance related to ethical and legal purchasing practices. Base the key business decisions on the level or risk involved in the action or activity.
• Budget Management: Input and hold responsibility for purchasing and cost estimating budgets. Prepare the annual Purchasing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
• Supplier Management: Continue to develop new suppliers while maintaining a strong partnership & network to ensure continuous supply at the most efficient cost while driving quality improvements to support innovative new product launches. Ensure professional and consistent supplier management across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy.
• Leadership: As a strong leader, establish clear and measurable objectives for the purchasing team and ensure they achieve the company and team's short-term and long-term goals both financially and operational including achieving savings, managing contract implementation, and tracking impact.
• Stakeholder Management: Internal stakeholder engagement remains key to understanding and meeting the organization's needs. As a key representative for the company to engage with suppliers and external stakeholders affecting company purchasing strategies
• People Management & Development: Create an open culture with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and significant stakeholders. Oversee the attraction of top talent to work within the commercial department, while developing and retaining talent. Ensure that appropriate performance management and succession planning is in place to guide and motivate a diverse team of high performing individuals to achieve our aggressive business growth goals.
Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:
• A degree holder in Purchasing and Supplies or Business Management. Master’s degree in related field will be ideal;
• A minimum of 15 years experience, with at least 10 years in procurement / sourcing or purchasing and supply chain management;
• Experience in category sourcing expertise in food ingredients and/or commodities with strong knowledge of the retail as 1st option /FMCG market and everyday essentials;
• Prior experience working for leading retail chain as 1st option /FMCG/ Food & Beverage/ Personal Care / Consumer Packaged Goods or large retail chain company in a leadership role managing a diverse team;
• Proven track record driving successful procurement or category strategies achieving cost and financial objectives & growth;
• Proven record in efficient delivery of low-cost business model strategies and tactical execution;
• Previous success in driving transformation or change management ideal;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills;
Preferred Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Data Studio etc;
• Advanced knowledge of excel analysis and data modelling skills e.g., Power Query, Power Pivot;
• Advanced knowledge of data wrangling/cleansing tools - ETL (Extract Transform Load) techniques such as Get and Transform in ms excel;
• Additional knowledge of MySQL would be an advantage but not a requirement;
• Advanced Presentation skills including MS PowerPoint.
Competencies & Key Skills:
• Strategic Leadership;
• Commercial Acumen;
• A knack for Problem Solving;
• Analytical Thinking;
• Stakeholder Management;
• Strong Negotiation Skills;
• Tech Savvy;
• Ability to work autonomously.
Deadline of this Job: 29 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
DR/LVCT/12/2022
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Ensure that vehicles are used for pre-approved purposes.
• Overseeing the fueling of vehicles and ensure that fuel cards are replenished on a timely basis.
• Report any matter related to maintenance of vehicles including regular services and insurances renewal.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicles is maintained all through.
• Adhere to traffics rules and regulations of the roads.
• Ensure vehicle log/mileage sheets are completed accurately and on a timely basis and are verified on a regular basis.
• Ensure safety custody of vehicles while on duty and ensure they are all parked at the end of the day as the designated LVCT-Health parking.
• Ensure safe custody of the vehicle keys in the transport office.
• Respond to any other duties as may be legally requested by the supervisor under the HR manual.
Requirements
• Minimum KCSE qualifications or its equivalent.
• A clean Kenyan Driving licence class BCE.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Certificate in Defensive Driving.
• At least 5 years’ driving experience, accident free and knowledgeable of most regions in Kenya.
JOB DETAILS:
DR/LVCT/12/2022
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
• Ensure that vehicles are used for pre-approved purposes.
• Overseeing the fueling of vehicles and ensure that fuel cards are replenished on a timely basis.
• Report any matter related to maintenance of vehicles including regular services and insurances renewal.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicles is maintained all through.
• Adhere to traffics rules and regulations of the roads.
• Ensure vehicle log/mileage sheets are completed accurately and on a timely basis and are verified on a regular basis.
• Ensure safety custody of vehicles while on duty and ensure they are all parked at the end of the day as the designated LVCT-Health parking.
• Ensure safe custody of the vehicle keys in the transport office.
• Respond to any other duties as may be legally requested by the supervisor under the HR manual.
Requirements
• Minimum KCSE qualifications or its equivalent.
• A clean Kenyan Driving licence class BCE.
• A Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Certificate in Defensive Driving.
• At least 5 years’ driving experience, accident free and knowledgeable of most regions in Kenya.