Key responsibilities
Purchasing:
You deploy Lesaffre Kenya Purchasing Strategy aligned with Group & Regional Strategy.
You are responsible of all categories of purchase including energy, raw materials, packaging, transport, services, investments & spare parts.
Making the yearly procurement plan for the top 10 materials in coordination with Regional Purchasing department.
Responsible of all the “Source to Contract” and “Procure to Pay” Process.
Carrying out evaluation processes for new supplier.
Conducting supplier research for the purchase request until negotiating prices and submission of the supplier selected for approval
Communicating with suppliers to secure price quotations, technical specifications and relevant details
Sending relevant order form, contract, protocol progress form, etc. to the selected supplier until approval of the final contract
Carrying out the necessary follow-up and controls to ensure that orders are met on time and with the desired quality.
Supporting supplier audits carried out by the quality unit
Ensuring that all required documents are delivered to the accounting team on time
Identifying potential savings in all purchasing categories
Coordinating with the departments involved the technical aspects of supplier approval, especially in the aspects of food safety, safety at work, traceability etc.
Maintaining the suppliers database
Supply Chain :
Consolidating and following up the safety stock levels, reviewing out of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommending mitigating actions
Conducting root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and defining corrective action plans
Providing recommendations to improve OTIF and inventory.
Supporting demand planning monthly meetings with the general manager
Bridging communication with Banks and insurance companies to process import of any item
Processing invoices and obtaining all custom documents.
Ensuring that goods loading and transportation are properly managed
Following up documents are distributed to relevant government agencies on time
Liaising with shipping agents in line with necessity and global tender scope
Identifying potential savings in raw materials, storage, shipping and logistics
Quarterly reviewing of routes to optimize costs and better serve customers
Follow the whole clearance process with customs and related authorities.
Warehousing :
Reconciling the supplier goods received notes to our purchase orders
Evaluating stock levels and warehouse occupancy levels
Coordinating monthly stock counts of all inventories
Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, or International trade, or Business Administration with an experience of 10 years in Supply Chain / Procurement in an international environment.
Basic knowledge of SAGE system, master Office 365
Strong knowledge of the local authorities’ process (KRA, KEBS, etc)
Soft skills:
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities
Problem solving
Decision-making
Time-management ability
A keen eye for detail and a results driven approach
Conscientious and responsible
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ease of communication and interpersonal relations, both internal and external and at all levels
A dynamic and active person, with the willingness to take on workloads and the ability to meet professional challenges.
Tenacious and persistent in achieving objectives
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