Duties and Responsibilities

•	Negotiating & purchasing of the goods for both local and international suppliers 
•	Ensure all contracts are put to tender and are evaluated
•	Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and condition, payment terms and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements
•	Development of new suppliers to ensure there are at least 2 alternate sources of supply for each item
•	Source materials to reduce the cost without affecting the quality in conjunction with the BU
•	Monthly monitoring of costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget
•	Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance
•	Negotiate and reduce freight costs of goods to maximise realisation
•	Assist in annual budgeting and preparation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

•	Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a reputed university
•	Any additional qualification in Supply Chain Management, preferably Purchasing, will be an added advantage i.e. CIPS, CPSM or CPM
•	At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in a FMCG industry
•	Ability to handle multiple supplier and contracts totaling over US$600M with a proven track record
•	Proven interpersonal, communication skills, good presentation and reporting skills
•	Computer literate with detailed practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and any ERP system
•	Excellent organisational ability, flexibility, confidentiality and attention to detail
•	Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence at Senior Level
•	Excellent command of English
•	Understanding of contractual law, cost optimization, value engineering and cost modeling experience
•	Proficient in Procurement, supply and Imports

HOW TO APPLY.

• 1. If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to info@baselinkedhrgroup.co.ke quoting the job title as the subject line on your email
• 2. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• 3. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.