Sourcing Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Sourcing Manager Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Our client is an e-commerce platform with a distribution solution to serve the market in deep rural areas.
They are currently looking to hire a Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for ensuring quality and timely sourcing of goods directly from local factories and or importers for fast moving consumer goods specifically sugar and maize meal flour.
Responsibilities
Engage within your network for suppliers to meet the demands for purchase volumes of goods in Mwingi at good quality and cheapest price.
Receive sourcing orders and forecast from finance department as basis for supplier negotiations, prepare purchase orders and order goods in a timely manner from suppliers.
Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis and negotiate aggressively for the very best cost reducing market prices, payment period, expired notice and damaged goods.
Resolve any irregularities and non-compliance issues with suppliers concerning purchase orders, tax, payments or any conditions of purchase.
Process purchase requisitions / orders as approved by Management
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and cost price lists.
Liaise with management for updated cost price lists and communicate to the team.
Develop, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes.
To be in charge of the purchase of office equipment for the organization, contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations.
Administer supplier performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
Produce and maintain regular reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
Manage
records and supplier documents.
Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
Qualifications
Degree in procurement and Supply Chain management
Over 5 years of experience in sourcing for wholesalers, distributors and supermarkets selling purely FMCG.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative
Skilled in sourcing.
Skilled in using computer and finance application software and Excellent IT skills.
Contract & Supplier relationship management
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work
Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
Knowledge of local laws, regulations and policies governing procurement.
Ability to organize receipts, documents, and information from multiple sources.
Ability to effectively write reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms.
Driving license will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Sourcing Manager-FMCG) to
vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 27th May 2022.
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