Corporate Staffing Services Procurement & Logistics Manager Jobs in Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services Procurement & Logistics Manager Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities

Support new product development
Facilitate product knowledge for internal staff, stockists and farmers
Facilitate product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules
Manage and develop the purchasing function of the organisation, putting in place cost effective and efficient procurement and distribution systems
Develop, review and update departmental policies and plans in line with the organization’s strategic objectives, industrial standards and global trends;
Manage the purchasing information and systems
Manage and develop the existing and potential supplier pool and update the Approved Vendor List
Supervise Procurement & Logistics staff and identify their development and training needs
Effective and proactive liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, budget and plan to meet purchases deadlines
Lead all key supplier relationships, negotiate with local and international suppliers and set up frame contracts
Manage Request for Quotation, Initiations to Bid, Requests for Proposal and co-ordination of their timely dispatch
Assist with coordination with the selected bidder to ensure completion of administrative processes including bid security, contract award notice and that contract documents are distributed accordingly, where necessary
Establish and rationalize Supplier Agreements, identify new opportunities as well as seek ways to improve efficiencies and ensure purchasing compliance
Review purchasing arrangements with suppliers including price, delivery, performance and discounts to achieve reduced supply chain costs to the company
Drafting and negotiation of contracts and subsequent administration

Skills & Qualifications