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  • Technical Advisor Franchised Health Services Delivery (Temporary), Kenya

    Technical Advisor Franchised Health Services Delivery (Temporary), Kenya

    PSI seeks a candidate for Technical Advisor to support and advance the regional Tunza Social Enterprise in the East Africa region. In this role, you will support a social enterprise approach to service delivery in Uganda, Malawi, and Burundi, while also supporting the launch in Somaliland. You will work in close collaboration with teams across the PSI network including the social enterprise team, marketing teams and other regional/operational staff to ensure that the Tunza Social Enterprise teams on the ground have the operational, technical, and strategic support that is needed to remain at the vanguard.
    Your contribution
    We are looking for someone who can lead a new and bold initiative to re-imagine healthcare service delivery in the East Africa region and specifically support the four countries listed above. This is not just business as usual. In this role, we are looking for someone who can lead, provide clear and concise operational guidance to country teams, and that isn’t afraid to step out of their comfort zone. The below is a sample of what you will bring to the Tunza Social Enterprise and what you can expect to contribute:

    You will bring critical thinking and the ability to develop and execute strategies related to the success of the Tunza Social Enterprise, including but not limited to fundraising, monitoring & evaluation, budgeting and cross-country and regional coordination;
    Lead the execution of the 2018 Tunza Social Enterprise workplan, engaging with teams in the EA region to track and report on results and activities;
    Support fundraising efforts including tailoring concept notes to specific funders, while advancing the overall fundraising strategy;
    Lead on special projects and discrete consultancies to advance the Tunza Social Enterprise;
    Lead and coordinate regional budgeting and business planning for the Tunza Social Enterprise, in close conjunction with country level and PSI global staff;
    Lead on the development of internal and external communication to share the story and the journey of the TSE with various stakeholders;
    Guide the learning agenda for the TSE, including quarterly analysis of M&E and learning agenda
    Other duties as assigned.

    Travel up to 25%.
    What are we looking for?

    Master’s Degree or other relevant advanced degree in relevant field
    Prior technical support and/or program implementation experience in health service delivery
    4-6 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years of overseas work experience
    Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
    Experience and excellence in working with large, diverse and remote teams
    Knowledge of business models for service delivery and supportive components including services marketing, business planning and Profit & Loss statement development and tracking
    Work eligibility in Kenya a plus
    French language proficiency a plus

    Status:

    Temporary: July – December, 2018

    PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

  • Properties Director

    Properties Director

    Job description
    The Role
    As Property Director, the jobholder will lead the management and rapid expansion of this portfolio, taking responsibility for one of the most important pillars of their work. Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for every phase of the acquisition and development process to ensure as many as four simultaneous campus developments are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest possible quality. The jobholder will lead a team of internal and contracted property professionals to effectively manage the design and development of all campus projects and will also work with the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer to secure additional financing for the developments to complement the funds invested by our clients’ parent company.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and manage an overall property development plan that enables the efficient concurrent execution of several major projects across the region.
    Lead the development and management of campuses from the identification of sites to the ongoing expansion and maintenance once it is occupied. This will include:

    Leading technical assessment of land identified by the Expansion Team to ensure fit with client development requirements.
    Managing a technical team to adapt client design templates to the specific requirements of each site.
    Developing and tightly managing complex budgets for the development.
    Selecting and managing contractors to efficiently execute the construction of all buildings and civil works.
    Coordinating closely with relevant other teams on the design, development and hand-over of sites.
    Developing and executing detailed plans for the efficient maintenance of all existing campuses.
    Leading the negotiation and completion of all relevant legal agreements for the successful development and management of properties.
    Identify, negotiate and secure additional financing (particularly debt) to enable efficient expansion of the portfolio.

    Build and manage partnerships and a small team to enable the efficient execution of the above responsibilities for more than 10 sites over the next 3 years.

    Requirements & Skills

    8+ years’ experience, including significant experience managing property development, acquisition, and financing in high-performing organizations, particularly on the African continent.
    Highly detail-oriented and are able to ensure that many details are simultaneously executed with excellence. 
    A track record of building strong relationships with and managing diverse stakeholders, from investors to land owners to contractors. 
    Strong people leader, able to get diverse teams to deliver great results while feeling supported and empowered.
    Problem solving and are particularly skilled at crafting arrangements that satisfy the objectives of multiple stakeholders while meeting your core goals.
    Exceptional ability to operate and deliver great results in a highly fluid, fast-paced environment, including creating the necessary structures and carefully managing tight deadlines.
    Strong financial analytical abilities and are able to identify cost-efficiencies while maintaining high quality.
    Self-starter and able to independently manage work execution and lead company development.

    Ad Visible Until: 1 June 2018
    Ref:
    KEN000197/WA

  • Sales Team Leader

    Sales Team Leader

    Job description
    This role will provide leadership to the team, grow sales and deliver service-level excellence for PEAK DMC. The Team Leader is responsible for the team of consultants achieving sales targets and exceptional customer performance levels in consultation and booking of tailored FIT trips. The leader will provide guidance, training and direction as the team consults, sells and ensures accurate bookings of group and tailored FIT trips.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent
    4 years industry experience
    Previous supervisory experience, including leading a team to sales success through coaching, training & developing
    Management training and/or qualifications advantageous
    Proven track record in managing and reporting on sales targets for a team of direct reports
    Strong destination/regional and local travel knowledge

  • General Manager Pension Fund Manager Investment Executive

    General Manager Pension Fund Manager Investment Executive

    Our client is a pioneer in capital origination, and has developed particular expertise in Corporate Finance and Private Wealth Management. They are a prestigious Nairobi investment firm with nearly a quarter century of serving the financial community.
    They are looking for a General Manager who will be responsible for managing the overall operations of the Company.
    Job Purpose
    Reporting to the Managing Director and supervising all other operating Managers, the jobholder will establish standards and goals in the Sales & Marketing (“Front Office”), Accounting & Administration, Operations, Legal & Compliance, IT and HR areas and ensure that they are accomplished. Goals should be quantified wherever possible. The GM will ensure that all aspects of the business are being managed and continually upgraded.
    Key Responsibilities
    The duties of the GM are comprehensive, but listed below are some of the more important generic duties:
    Sales and Marketing
    Ensure that Standards and Goals for the sales team in the Front Office are established and met such that:

    Each Investment Executive is making at least 5 cold calls and 1 visitation per day
    A quarterly Visitation Schedule of clients is developed so that clients are physically visited by an Investment Executive at least once every three months.
    Accompany sales personnel on client visits as frequently as possible
    Ensure the Front Office staff is organized and uses proper tools including Prospecting Books, Weekly T-Bill/CP rate sheets, Franklin Templeton fact sheets, Unit Trust tear sheets, etc.

     Develop Motivational Schemes for the Front Office to:

     Ensure that there are on-going Sales Campaign
    Implement a performance incentive system with awards (such as dinner vouchers)
    Establish monthly sales quotas projected on an annual basis
    Use quotas as a basis for meeting Company sales goals understanding that “what gets measured gets done”
    Post monthly sales performance versus goals and meet individually with sales staff to help improve sales

     Ensure that a strong Support System for the sales team is in place

     Develop a Company Newsletter that will be useful to clients
    Identify prospecting lists for sales staff such as the book on officially registered NGOs, Professional Directory of Physicians, Lawyers and Registrar
    Keep the Company Website updated with pictures of new staff, write ups of continuing Company accomplishments, current CP rates, etc.

     Accounting and Administration
    Develop though the Accounting Manager, Compliance Officer and Risk Control Officer a Policy and Procedures Manual as follows:

     The Policy and Procedures Manual shall have major sections for Sales, Accounting, Human Resources and other important aspects of the business
    Include position descriptions for each Manager
    Have managers and staff document what they do, and after review, have these procedures placed into the Manual. For example, in the area of foreign exchange trading, a series of steps must be taken before concluding a forex deal. These steps must be written down and followed.
    Develop the Manual so that it is an authoritative reference for the Company’s policies and procedures understanding that the manual will require continual updating and refinements as policies and procedures evolve

     Use the Company’s monthly Profit and Loss Statement to help manage:

    Review the Company’s monthly P&L with the Accounting Manager to become familiar with the Company’s operating revenues and costs and determine where revenues can be increased and costs contained

    Operations

    Through the Operations Manager ensure that all transactions are properly documented and reconciled. This would entail understanding the procedures for the purchase, sale, and redemption of all investment products originated, placed or purchased by the Company.

    Legal

     Ensure that documentation produced by the Company for public consumption meets Capital Markets Authority compliance standards.
    Ensure that the Company is protected at all times for actions by staff, management and the Board of Directors.
    Work with the legal department to develop active and robust elder care services for Private Wealth clients such as Wills, Trusts and other legal documentation supporting succession planning for clients.

     Information Technology

    Ensure that the Company has robust information systems that capture all data supporting Company transactions.
    Continually work to upgrade IT systems to provide better and more useful data to management.

    Human Resources
    Ensure that personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner and that there is a healthy and pleasant atmosphere among all staff members.
    Through the HR Manager establish a Recruitment Program for the Company

     Interview a minimum of 10 individuals per month to provide a source of new sales and other staff for the Company
    Establish a relationship with one or more universities to assist this effort.
    Maintain with the Accounting Manager a file containing each of the Company’s Employment Contracts documenting probationary periods, offers of full time employment, etc.
    Develop a progressive salary scale that rewards performance and minimizes attrition
    Develop a Professional Development path for employees to the extent possible
    Reward development with paid training courses, for example, MS Access, Sales Courses, Desktop Publishing Course(S), etc.

    Ad Visible Until: 19 May 2018
    Ref:
    KEN000195/WA
    Vacancy Type: Permanent

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  • Transaction Banking Products Manager – Corporates and Institutions

    Transaction Banking Products Manager – Corporates and Institutions

    Job description
    Job Purpose:
    This role is significant in maintaining and growing BOA’s position as a key provider for Cash Management and other transactional solutions. Its main purpose is to oversee and manage the cash management propositions, processing and servicing including product management, achievement of sales and revenue goals through future lines of business, handling customer enquiries, generating new client relationships and managing unit performance. Role holder is expected to bring effective product management and development disciplines across all product sets including collections, disbursements, e- channels/platforms and liquidity management.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Financial Performance:

    Grow the Bank’s profitability and enhance shareholder value- Non funded income, cheap deposit mobilisation and customer retention.
    Drive the Bank’s Cash management proposition (payments and Collections) (Cash Management sales) – e- government collections, bulk salary and supplier payments, internet banking, electronic payments and any new products that will be introduced for the assigned customer portfolios (Corporates & Institutional Clients) in order to maximise customer coverage together with Enterprise and IB RMs
    Develop profitable and sustainable product relationships – identify and meet business needs of existing and potential Corporate & Institutional Banking customers, with unique value propositions.
    Sales and Revenue Generation: Participate in senior calling to support cash management solutions in RFPs, and presentations / client pitches to Corporate and institutional clients
    Network with Enterprise and Institutional Banking Relationship Managers within the Bank in order to solve customer problems and provide customer solutions.
    Oversee and manage the end-to-end cash management sales process including planning, presentations / demonstrations, and technical discussions in order to facilitate and increase sales
    Match customers’ needs with BOA’s product capabilities through presentations and proposals
    Drive cross selling opportunities and maximise customer share of wallet.
    Negotiate terms and conditions with customers to maximize revenue and profitability.

    Business Development & Growth – Portfolio Management support:

    Negotiate and propose for delivery bespoke cash management solutions of selected corporate customers, and protect such business from predators.
    Manage cash management product launches and provide the necessary support in order to effectively create product awareness
    Grow the Bank’s Market Share by driving increase in transactional volumes among Corporate and Institutional Banking clients
    Undertake market situation analysis to identify new transaction banking business opportunities.
    Understand customer (BOA Corporates & Institutional clients plus prospect) businesses, anticipate their requirements and offer structured and need based solutions to meet their specific cash management needs.
    Provide leadership, guidance and support to sales, client management and marketing teams for positioning, pricing and promotion of Cash management solutions.

    Operational Efficiency:

    Contribute to the establishment of new business practices, procedures and guidelines within Transaction Banking and the Bank
    Represent Transaction Banking in forums and discussions with external bodies such as KRA, Government organisations and others Technology firms who have partnered with the Bank to ensure full adherence to terms of contracts, SLA or MOUs signed.
    Monitor monthly performance of systems and develop action plans to remedy any degradation of service.
    Compliance with internal and external regulatory policies and practices maintaining an appropriate level of risk management within the business area
    Zero frauds– continuously train and sensitize the Enterprise and IB Relationship Management teams on various transactional banking products and make sure they are alert at all time.

    People Management:

    Direct, manage and motivate the product support team to deliver business results.
    Driving an environment of collaboration, both within the team and across the wider business and back office teams to ensure issues are raised and blockages are resolved in a timely manner.

    Minimum Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience required for this role:

    At least 12 years of experience in banking or financial sector; including at least 8 years of cash management experience and 5 years of experience in a senior managerial role
    Bachelor’s Degree in Business related course.
    Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) desirable
    In-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire cash management customer value proposition with a strong appreciation of banking operations, corporate, transaction banking and retail
    Related experience in product management, information technology, operations or project management
    Strategic thinking / thought leadership
    A good team player with proven commercial track record and leadership abilities
    Highly computer literate with intermediate level proficiency in MS Office applications; good understanding of banking software and working knowledge of ERP systems

    Functional & Behavioural Competencies required for this role:

    Demonstrated strong leadership, planning and management skills.
    Strong interpersonal communication, strong in selling, persuasion, negotiation skills, presentation and influencing. Ability to build business relationships and relate well with both internal and external customers.
    Excellent written and spoken communication skills, Report writing and presentation skills.
    High marketing and selling proficiency: ability to undertake sales targeting, sell bank services and meeting sales targets
    Results driven – able to efficiently manage time, meet deadlines and communicate risks, resource needs, and priorities and deliver results.
    Proactive. Ability to work independently under strict deadlines and work without supervision.
    Good analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Keen to details.
    Team player who is competent in financial management and has high levels of integrity
    Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience

  • TDB – Young Professionals Program Finance Assistant

    TDB – Young Professionals Program Finance Assistant

    Job description
    The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank previously known as the PTA Bank and now re-branded and trading as Trade Development Bank (TDB) is a specialized African multilateral financial institution serving most of the Eastern and Southern Africa states and corporations.
    TDB’s objective is to provide short, medium and long-term financing to viable trade, projects and infrastructure finance activities in member states.
    TDB aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented professionals by offering a conducive working environment and attractive salaries and benefits. In line with its growth strategy, TDB is looking for self-motivated and results oriented professionals to join a team committed to building a world class financial institution aimed at promoting trade, economic development and regional integration. Interested and qualified candidates from TDB’s member states are therefore invited to apply for the subject position:
    Program Overview
    The Young Professionals Program is designed to attract a pool of young and talented multi-disciplinary individuals from TDB member countries, with outstanding academic, and leadership and professional qualities. The program provides participants with a well-structured intervention that is designed to further develop their professional and leadership capabilities and to support the Bank in meeting its operational requirements in the medium to long term.
    Location
    During the initial year on the program, Young Professionals (YPs) will be based at the Bank’s Nairobi regional office. The second year may be spent in one of the Bank’s other offices in Mauritius, Burundi, Ethiopia or Zimbabwe.
    Minimum Requirements:
    Nationality:
    Be a national of a Trade and Development Bank member country.
    Age:
    35 years or younger in the year of joining the program
    Education and Experience:
    Hold a Master’s degree with at least three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in areas related to TDB Operations.
    Area of Specialization:
    Economics, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Risk Management, plus other operational specialisations relevant in the banking industry
    Language Requirements:
    Be fluent in English. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese an added advantage
    Additional Requirements:

    Aptitude to work in a multi-cultural environment
    Commitment and passion for African development
    Strong communication and client orientation/client centricity
    Leadership Capability
    International country experience – having or lived elsewhere from home country

    Program Duration:
    The program offers a two-year contract that includes a rotational component as required across different functional areas within The Bank, as well as on-the-job work experience. Training will commence with on boarding. Formal training as well as mentorship and coaching will be included.
    Compensation and Benefits:
    YPs will be placed on the professional entry level and will receive salaries commensurate with this job grade – salaries are paid in US dollars. Furthermore, candidates may be eligible for a suite of benefits including health, life and other insurance products.
    Graduation:
    Graduation from the program will be based on successful completion of all training coursework, as well as the achievement of satisfactory performance on assigned tasks. Selection for the YPP does not guarantee future employment with the Bank although all effort will be made to retain suitable candidates according to the Bank’s business requirements.
    Applications will go through a thorough and rigorous screening process that will result in a short-list of CVs to form part of the interview process.
    Selection Process:
    April 2018 : Open application periodMay 2018 : Candidate selection and interviewJuly 2018 : Successful candidates commence program

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  • HR and Administration Officer

    HR and Administration Officer

    Job description
    Purpose and Scope:
    To ensure that HR & Administrative tasks that support the business are carried out efficiently. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Work in liaison with the Managers to ensure staffing plans are done and reviewed frequently, to ensure the business is adequately staffed.
    Timely renewal and determination of staff contracts and close follow up of the probationer’s performance appraisals.
    Manage HR transitions effectively and ensure that the process of transfers, promotions, resignations and exits are well documented.
    Maintain an effective information flow for timely and accurate decisions by directors and managers.
    Follow the guidelines of the recruitment policy to ensure that recruits are qualified and motivated individuals.
    Regularly monitor data base of potential candidates created thereby reducing the recruitment turn-around time.
    Liaise with managers on recruitment of any short-term staff (casuals) for specific assignments and follow up and terminate contracts at the agreed time.
    Prepare accurate monthly reports pertaining to headcount, exits, promotions, leave, attendance, disciplinary issues, performance reports, and HR budgets.
    Oversee overall office administration- acquisition of licenses, cleaning, suppliers etc.
    Ensure supplier details are kept up to date and payments effectively tracked.
    Liaise with managers to ensure the performance appraisals are done as per the performance calendar.
    Ensure training needs analysis is conducted and informs the training calendar
    Manage training for the company and ensure trainings are carried out as per calendar.
    Ensure that all employees have a signed off goal setting template at the beginning of the year.
    Organize staff activities to ensure that the staff are motivated, and a healthy open culture is maintained.
    Ensure that employee records are up to date and well maintained.
    Conduct employee engagement surveys and guide management to ensure employees remain motivated.
    Update management weekly on human resource related aspects in the industry, trends and changes in law that affect the business.
    Support through onboarding the entrenchment of the company culture.
    Ensure health and safety requirements are properly implemented and regularly monitored.
    Monitor staff training for quality and effectiveness
    Ensure proper disciplinary process is followed to minimize litigation.
    Frequently update the Human Resource policies and ensure staff are updated

    Knowledge, experience and Personal attributes required:

    Degree in Human Resource Management
    5 years’ work experience (working for an ISP is an added advantage)
    Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management
    Knowledge off the employment laws
    Good communication Skills
    Attention to detail
    Confident and good interpersonal skills
    MS Office / HRIM systems
    Analytical Skills

    Key Performance Indicators:

    Provide weekly/monthly reports to management
    Up to date leave, employee and exit records
    % attrition rate
    Management of the human resource budget- recruitment, training etc.
    Turnaround time on recruitment, employee relations, performance management
    Turnaround time on HR issues resolution

  • Facilities And Operations Officer

    Facilities And Operations Officer

    Job Objective: To coordinate facilities and operational services of the University and ensure that university resources are at all times in a usable state to support learning activities.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Ensure that repairs and maintenance schedules are prepared, approved and implemented procedurally;
    Ensure that university facilities are in working condition to support learning;
    Manage the security system of the entire University;
    Manage the University fleet/transport;
    Develop, implement and monitor the infrastructure management and maintenance policy;
    Oversee the construction new/renovated facilities;
    Oversee the design of new infrastructure;
    Ensure facilities and grounds are well maintained;
    Identify and recommend short and long-term needs related to infrastructure maintenance;
    Prepare departmental annual budget; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances etc;
    Develop risk management framework for the department;
    Coordinate major construction projects for the institution;
    Manage the University asset register;
    Monitor and evaluate performance of outsourced service providers;
    Develop SLAs with the outsourced service providers;
    Analyze invoices and follow up payment process with finance department;
    Facilities management – space allocation, furniture allocation, arrangement; and
    Point of contact in leasing the University’s grounds and facilities to external parties/bodies.

    Qualifications and Experience
    The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree
    4 to 5 years relevant work experience
    Professional qualification in relevant field

    Other Skills and Competences

    Financial Management skills;
    Report writing skills;
    Supervisory skills;
    Communication and interpersonal skills;
    Attention to detail; and
    Ability to work well with both support services staff and higher management.

  • Sales Representative – Nakuru

    Sales Representative – Nakuru

    Job description
    The SR is a proven sales specialist with a passion for new brands and their positioning in East African markets. He/she takes pride in representing a Made in Kenya premium brand and in convincing prospects to become customers. The SR holds high moral standards and has shown to be able to set up Networks for commercial success by taking a fresh and modern approach to developing business.
    The SR is an inspirational representative of the brand and a great communicator. He/she is responsible for building and maintaining a network for sales and service for the company and is knowledgeable about best practices and the resources required to build and implement such a network successfully. The SR has a proactive personality and a hands on mentality.
    Interacting with the Sales Manager as well as the Marketing and After Sales Managers to achieve alignment with all key players within the company to build a successful network and Retail outlets.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    The SR will visit and achieve sales with key accounts in the assigned region as well as run the retail outlet.
    He will select market intelligence and communicate this with the Sales Manager to convert them into sales effectively.
    ACTIVITIES

    Generating Sales of Motorbikes in the assigned region
    Support and encourage retailers in selling the motorbikes
    Run the company Owned Retail outlets
    Identify and approach potential customers
    Support Dealers in developing Marketing strategies
    Organize and manage demo units in the assigned region
    Distribute and communicate the government contract to the government and county offices in the region
    Organize tender applications from the region
    Keep the retailer in close check to exercise the company Conduct
    Prepare weekly reports for the region
    Coordinate delivery of motorbikes to customershave training programs executed to secure quality for service and sales processes
    Adopt the Quality Standards, monitor and reach 100% compliance
    Cooperate with the Marketing, Sales and After Sales Managers to identify sales opportunities and improvement areas
    Identify opportunities by monitoring efforts by competition
    Report to the Sales Manager
    Maintain Quality level throughout the Retail and Repairer Network

    REQUIREMENTS

    Experience with retail organisation
    Maturity to lead independent entrepreneurs
    Ability to run retail outlets
    Perseverance
    Ability to build and maintain long term business relationships
    Ability to use CRM as a tool for reporting
    Ability to work under minimum supervision
    Able or willing to ride and demonstrate a motorbike
    Feels strongly about being part of a business that combines commercial success and long-term positive social and environmental impact.
    Has a proactive, commercial, independent, flexible and pragmatic attitude
    Has attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs.
    Is committed and believes in long-term relationships as a key driver for success.
    Is willing to travel the region
    Has excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with colleagues, partners and customers.
    Has the highest level of integrity, transparency and accountability?
    Has the willingness to go do what is in the best interest of the company

  • Procurement Manager

    Procurement Manager

    JOB OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY
    Responsible for Planning, directing and coordinating the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Also responsible for all dispatch operations
    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

    Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
    Control department budgets.
    Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
    Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
    Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
    Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
    Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
    Administer on-line purchasing systems.
    Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
    Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
    Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
    Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
    Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
    Maintain and improve the company’s procurement directives, policies, rules and guidelines
    Implementing health and safety procedures
    Managing staff training issues
    Motivating other members of the team

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
    University degree in Purchasing and supply chain
    NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

    3 years progressive working experience in FMCG firm
    Experience in a Beverage processing plant