Procurement Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Safal Group of companies employs over 3,000 people, providing the leadership, resources and training to build a company with the depth of experience and skills to compete in pan-African and global markets.
The Safal Group has a deep commitment to the communities within which the individual companies operate. The Safal Group has established health centres and technical institutes, built classrooms and recreational facilities, and funded wide reaching awareness programs for HIV/AIDS and the prevention of diseases.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsQualifications required:Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business ManagementQualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply ChainProfessional registration: IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICSExperience required:General work experience (years): 10+ years in ERP-based Supply ChainSpecific to the position (level/discipline/years): 5 years in a similar roleIndustry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods

RESPONSIBILITIES

ProcurementTimely procurement of material and services at the most competitive rates without compromising on quality.Enhance the process efficiency of PR to PO and fulfil the procurement requirements on time at an optimised cost without compromising on quality.Ensure adherence to the procurement policy and SOP, and that minimum audit observations are made during internal/external audits.Identify & implement opportunities for Cost optimization and efforts to bring down the total time of the SCM cycle.Effectively manage the urgent requirement & uncertainty by making effective coordination with Internal Customers to know the priority of their requirements.New Vendor Development on a continuous basis to source better quality products and services, and reduce lead time.Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviewsNegotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulationsMeeting with Internal Customer for Dispatch / Delivery status, updates of Projects, Process Improvement, etc., to achieve overall customer satisfaction.Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan (MRP).Monitor pricing trends of various materials & commodities and take actions to minimise negative impacts.Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods and delivery to the plant(s)Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities and KRA, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paidEnsure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilisationAchieve Cost Savings on the procurement of goods and services through effective negotiation, new vendor development, material planning and value engineering.Manage and plan minimum stock balances to ensure supplier lead times and stock holding policies are maintained to avoid any stockouts.Strict control and monitoring of Inventory lying at warehouses is being done before ordering any fresh material in order to avoid duplication and reduce the inventory level.Supply Chain AdministrationAdhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirementsSupport and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metricsContribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles, including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and Vendors to create strategic value, risk management, and gain a competitive advantage for the organization.Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the procurement function and establish a high level of performances & standards.Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policiesEvaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in placeMaintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance with SOPs.Proactively monitor procurement operational and financial performance, and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the departmentActively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plansCollaborate with the group procurement head and the Procurement managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performanceEnsure the safeguard and security of the Company assetsEnsure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in storesCompliance of Legal Agreements as per SOP and ensure effective monitoring & tracking of Legal Agreements across function.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Logistics planning and management, Procurement, Supply and demand planning, Stock and inventory management, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree