Job Purpose/Summary
This Head of Accounts, Purchasing and Logistics position requires a unique set of skills. This individual must show initiative, motivation of learning and developing as well as taking ownership for the company. The candidate should be able to negotiate with suppliers and service providers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide excellent client service.
Responsible for negotiating with suppliers and service providers
This role has a lot of moving pieces, regular imports, regular exports, renewals, monthly payments, supplier management.
The candidate must be someone who can always clearly and accurately know everything that is going on in their departments.
Liaise with suppliers to build relationships, ensure the best pricing, and source alternative suppliers as required.
Maintain accurate dates on all orders
Ensure high quality of goods purchased and received
Supplier Assessment and Evaluation completed accurately and on time.
Item master records are completed and maintained to the appropriate levels.
Inventory counts and amendments are processed accurately and efficiently.
Skill Profile
An eye for detail and the ability to maintain a very high level of accuracy.
Integrity and accountability.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, reliable, and responsive to clients, staff, and senior management.
Effective communication, regular and proactive feedback.
High level of computer literacy (Microsoft office).
Make use of contacts from previous experience.
Effective planning and time management.
Analytical skills, think critically, solve issues, and think outside the box
Leadership skills, potential to manage a team in the future.
Teamwork
Flexibility, role may need candidate to travel and work during irregular hours.
Must fit with the General Manager and keep his back free
Qualifications
Kenyan qualification for accounting and or business management (CPA or ACA).
Minimum of 5 years industry experience in accounts and either purchasing or logistics would be favourable.
Education (degree, diploma) in supply chain, logistics, operations management, financial/business management or similar.
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