Vacancy Re-Advertisement: Purchasing Manager
Ref: EHC/1680/2022
Kenya
Salary: Ksh 400,000
Our client, one of the leading manufacturing company in Kenya is looking to fill the above vacant position to help drive results in the organization.
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 & Responsibilities
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Management Tools
- Operational Plan
- Profit and Loss Statement
- Seasonal Estimate
- Review of Buying Prices
- Buying Manual
- Recalling by freeze
- Material : Minimum Quality
- Stock Cards Specifications
- 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
d) Extent of Authorities
- To negotiate prices, finalize and approve contracts / terms for Co. 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.
e) 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.
f) Standard of Performance
- Profitability of the Company.
- Purchasing Department adding value to products.
- High morale and ethical standards of Purchasing Team.
Qualifications
1. Masters’ degree in Science in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
2. At least 10 years working experience in a busy procurement environment and preferable in manufacturing industry
3. Membership with recognized professional bodies like CIPS and KISM
How to Apply
Email your application letter accompanied with a detailed CV in PDF format clearly indicating your current position and expected remuneration to the following email address: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke on or before close of business on Tuesday 7th June 2022.