Purchasing Manager Jobs in Kenya
Purchasing Manager Jobs in Kenya
Main Functions To participate and contribute in the production planning and profitable functioning of the company,
To be responsible for purchase of total raw materials for the company and ensure quality and advantageous prices to all factories in Kenya.
To coordinate the activities of Purchasing and Material Management of all Units and proper planning of materials to drive in cost effectiveness.
To be responsible for building up a good management team in the Purchasing Department, practicing highest ethical standards.
Departmental Control
To control Inventory of raw materials within estimates.
To maximize centralized cost improvement initiatives and control to bring in savings continuously.
To assess and report weekly.
Standard procedures in Purchasing functions are to be established in all sections. To review adherence to standards weekly.
Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement
To coordinate bulk buying of all major, common items for all units and Sandak such as PVC materials, Textiles, Rubber, Rubber Chemicals, Tannery Chemicals, PVC Leather Cloth and Packaging Material.
To assist purchasing organization to ensure regular supply at the right quantity, at the right quality, at the right time and at the most economical price and terms.
Administration
To coordinate and monitor the activities of clearing and forwarding.
To standardize the administration and procedures of Buying Departments and to ensure proper physical inventories and orderly stock keeping.
To coordinate placing of orders and recalling of materials so as to maintain stock level as planned in the Financial Plan.
Management Tools
Operational Plan
Profit and Loss Statement
Seasonal Estimate
Review of Buying Prices
Buying Manual
Recalling by freeze
Material: Minimum Quality
Stock Cards
Quotation Cards
Departmental Estimates
Dead Stock File
8 Weeks Planning
Customs Tariffs and Regulation
Consumption of materials
Production Guide
Profit & Loss Accounting
Monthly Purchasing Review
Extent of Authorities
To negotiate prices, finalise and approve contracts / terms for company for buying materials,, auxiliary items including imports. (Approval of Managing Director as per Authority Chart where applicable)
To negotiate contracts and approve orders for major materials including all imports and secure them at good quality and competitive prices.
To monitor financial commitment for suppliers.
Internal Relationships
Work with the Financial Officer to see that there is a smooth running of Customer A/c and any grievances.
To be an active contributor to product Development towards creation of shoe-line, Cost effective new materials, imports substitution.
To work in close cooperation with the Production Manager in cross Functional Areas.
Standard of Performance
Profitability of the Company.
Purchasing Department adding value to products.
High morale and ethical standards of Purchasing Team.
How to Apply
Email your application letter accompanied with a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport, current detailed CV in PDF format clearly indicating your current position, scanned copies of academic and professional testimonials, current and expected remuneration to the following email address:
recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke on or before close of business on Friday 13th May 2022.
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