Procurement Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT MANAGER KENYA This is for telecom sector KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up the Logistic department, starting at the beginning supply chain to the provision for local team and customers, In charge of organizing flows and storage of goods required for the company within warehouses at the lowest cost of ownership, Responsible of the local purchasing function and regional sourcing. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze and follow purchase and logistic Kpis (stock rotation, etc.) and its evolution in order to optimize overall costs, Identify any anomalies or malfunctions into the logistic and supply chain and its causes, Optimize the logistical organization: identify equipment and materials needs (forklifts, material handling equipment, etc.) and plan the necessary investments in accordance with the management, Ensure that installations and equipment’s are working properly; organize maintenance and reconditioning of damaged equipment. Recruit logistic, purchase teams, and support their integration I collaboration with HR department. Supervise logistic and purchase teams: determine objectives, organize debriefing with teams, ensure information, training and integration of new employees and temporary workers, Evaluate and train purchase and logistic teams under his direct responsibility. Ensure the development of their skills and evaluate their development potentials, Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are applied. Responsible of general local purchasing costs, subcontracting and production (sourcing, negotiations, contracts…), Responsible of regional purchasing costs, subcontracting and production (sourcing, negotiations, contracts…), Manage procurement order cycle, order of outsourcing and products upstream production Manage group age of goods, plan transport, and implement customs operation upstream and downstream, Follow supplies programs and relationships with internal suppliers and customers Organize reminders in case of delivery late and alert, Organize provision of goods to customers in setback zone and when appropriate, delivery operation to customers, Plan potential deliveries and control customer orders, Control returned goods to suppliers, or defective products requiring repair, Prepare procedures for optimizing costs, schedules, quality and control of phases of getting goods and services, Any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor or Manager SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement. Previous experience in Telecom industry is an added advantage Diploma from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or equivalent certification from a recognized institution; 8+ years’ experience in a busy procurement environment Knowledge of ERP systems and related software

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