Purchasing Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is one of the leading FMCG Companies in Kenya. They seek a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible the entire purchasing function, manage all supplier contracts, and oversee procurement, in accordance with company Policies and SOPs.

Job Description

  • Handle details relating to possibly international transportation and any necessary documentation.
  • Execute strategic and tactical sourcing for inventory as set out in the company programme.
  • Monitoring, the inventory codes of all products in the shipment.
  • Ensure proper pricing and distribution once the goods land.
  • Evaluate the markets and sources of supply across the globe.
  • Provide reporting and diagnostics on areas of sourcing, supply and spend as required.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements with suppliers ensuring that proper legal principles are applied.
  • Assess operational risks of current and potential supply opportunities.
  • Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards.
  • Prepare reports on all activities carried out and present the same to the GM.
  • Any other duties that the Management may assign.

Qualifications

  • Must have 5 years plus working procurement experience in FMCG industry.
  • Must have a Degree/Diploma in supplies management or related field.
  • Must be a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
  • Must have a CIPS qualification.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Additional Information

Application Deadline is 5th July 2017

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