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The Company Procurement Manager spearheads the strategic planning and implementation of centralized procurement initiatives for Raeburn Schools Limited, covering both domestic and international sourcing. This position is tasked with ensuring cost efficiency, maintaining high quality standards, and upholding compliance, while directly overseeing company-wide procurement operations and guiding the procurement policies and procedures that govern individual school-level purchasing activities.
The manager will foster robust partnerships with local and global suppliers, oversee import logistics operations, and uphold ethical and transparent standards throughout the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities include delivering high-quality project outcomes within specified timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Additionally, the role involves performing comprehensive data analysis to identify trends and insights, preparing detailed reports for stakeholders, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The position requires proactive problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Centralized company procurement management with a balanced emphasis on both local and international operations.
Direct the entirety of centralized procurement operations for the organization, ensuring an effective balance between local and international suppliers to optimize value and efficiency.
Craft strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, maintain high quality standards, and ensure timely delivery for company-wide procurement, leveraging both domestic and global market opportunities.
Demonstrate expertise in negotiating and administering contracts with vital suppliers, including both domestic and global partners, to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
Manage all import logistics tied to company-wide procurement, encompassing shipping, customs clearance, and on-time delivery to specified destinations, while simultaneously cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with local suppliers.
Ensure full adherence of all company-wide procurement operations to Kenyan regulatory frameworks, international trade statutes, and established ethical guidelines.
Oversee local procurement operations to foster local economic growth whenever feasible.
Oversee the procurement process at the school level to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Craft comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring their effective implementation at the individual school level, while maintaining ongoing oversight and updates as necessary.
Offer expert counsel and assistance to school administrators and staff regarding optimal procurement strategies and adherence to regulatory standards.
Perform regular evaluations and assessments of procurement activities at the school level to verify compliance with established policies and procedures.
Provide professional development and training initiatives for procurement staff at the school level.
Act as a primary contact for resolving intricate procurement challenges encountered at the school level.
Supplier Relationship Management (Both Local and International): Oversees and nurtures partnerships with suppliers, whether based domestically or abroad, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering collaborative growth. This role involves negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and resolving any arising issues to maintain a resilient and efficient supply chain. Additionally, it requires evaluating supplier capabilities, conducting regular audits, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery standards. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential to build trust, drive continuous improvement, and sustain long-term supplier relationships that contribute to the company’s operational success.
Build and oversee strategic partnerships with essential local and global suppliers, ensuring robust and sustainable procurement at the company level.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive database of approved suppliers to facilitate both company-wide and school-level procurement initiatives, ensuring a robust network of local vendors is included.
Monitor supplier performance and devise strategies to mitigate risks while enhancing operational efficiency.
Oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data; manage budgets, forecasts, and financial statements; conduct variance analysis and financial performance assessments; ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements; provide strategic financial insights to senior management to support decision-making processes.
Oversee the development and administration of the centralized procurement budget, encompassing expenditures related to both domestic and global sourcing activities.
Perform comprehensive market research and evaluate pricing structures to uncover potential avenues for reducing expenses in organizational procurement operations.
Prepare comprehensive reports regularly to analyze centralized procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost-saving initiatives, with a focus on import-related data.
Compile detailed reports assessing adherence to procurement policies at the school level.
Demonstrate expertise in managing risks and ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations and standards, with a strong focus on maintaining organizational integrity and mitigating potential threats.
Assess and address potential risks linked to domestic and global procurement efforts, such as supply chain interruptions, quality deficiencies, and evolving regulatory requirements.
To guarantee adherence to Kenyan regulatory frameworks, international trade statutes, and ethical procurement practices at the organizational level.
Ensure that schools adhere to the company’s established procurement policies.
Cross-functional collaboration involves actively engaging with diverse teams across various departments to achieve shared objectives, leveraging collective expertise and resources. This role requires seamless interaction with colleagues from differing backgrounds to foster innovation, solve complex problems, and enhance organizational efficiency. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential to bridge gaps between departments, ensure alignment on goals, and drive cohesive project execution.
Work closely with Executive Principals, school administrators, department heads, and other key stakeholders to assess their procurement requirements, whether local or international in scope.
Offer expert counsel and assistance to personnel regarding procurement policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on import-related protocols.
Direct collaboration with diverse teams is essential to enhance enterprise-wide procurement processes, particularly by optimizing supply chain efficiency and cultivating robust local supplier relationships.
Dedicated to procuring educational resources from both domestic and global suppliers, this role emphasizes the acquisition of high-quality learning materials to support diverse academic needs.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and technological advancements within the educational materials sector, prioritizing the evaluation of reputable local and international suppliers.
Source and procure high-quality educational materials from both local and international suppliers to meet company-wide purchasing needs.
Applicants must possess a relevant academic background, professional experience, and a strong skill set to succeed in this role. A degree in a pertinent field is essential, and prior work experience in a comparable position is highly advantageous. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in key competencies aligned with the responsibilities of the role, including strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively within a team environment.
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent discipline is required.
Professional certification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, such as CAPS or KISS, is required.
Requires a minimum of a decade of hands-on procurement management experience, including at least half of that tenure in a leadership capacity.
Proven track record in delivering leadership and management training programs.
Proven expertise in international trade and logistics management is required.
Proficiency in contemporary sourcing and procurement methodologies is essential, with a comprehensive understanding of local market dynamics.
Proficiency in international trade practices and regulations is required, encompassing comprehensive knowledge of global commerce dynamics and cross-border transaction protocols.
Accomplished in negotiating terms, overseeing contractual agreements, and fostering strategic alliances with suppliers—encompassing both domestic and global partners—while maintaining robust supplier relationship management.
Proven expertise in overseeing import logistics operations and cultivating strategic partnerships with local vendors.
Proven expertise in financial analysis and strategic decision-making, coupled with strong analytical capabilities.
Exceptional proficiency in communication and interpersonal interactions is essential.
Exhibits unwavering integrity and adheres to the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions and decisions.
A background in the educational field would be considered advantageous.
Comprehensive understanding of Kenyan procurement laws and regulatory frameworks governing imports is required.
To apply for this position, please submit your application by completing the Google Application Form and include the following documents: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact details of three (3) professional referees.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
10 years
