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  • Tactical Buying Specialist

    Tactical Buying Specialist

    Reports To: Tactical Procurement ManagerLanguages: English and FrenchContextDiageo is committed to seeking opportunities to create simplification across our organisation to accelerate its Performance Ambition and drive out cost to invest in growth. External benchmarking on how we source, purchase from and pay suppliers has identified opportunities to transform the experience of our suppliers and employees and deliver savings to the businessSource to Pay (STP) Transformation will create and implement a best in class Source to Pay infrastructure for Diageo end to end, comprising new processes, creation of structured data & the implementation of a new E2E integrated global Purchasing tool (Coupa).The buyer role under the Tactical Team will support the Procurement Teams and the market requisitioners to buy/purchase from the right vendors using the right buying channels and ensure correct structured data supports end the Procurement strategy.The Tactical Buying Specialist is a key element of the Tactical team and acts as the interface between business requisitioners (business requirements) and the Procurement community (who set purchasing strategy) in ensuring Diageo buys the right products from the right suppliers, using the right purchasing channels and at the right price.Leadership ResponsibilitiesThis role is required to ensure compliance to the agreed STP processes and the Procurement policies for the categories they are responsible for.Purpose of RoleThis role will also be responsible for sourcing of non-strategic spend on goods and services.As this is a role facing directly into our business, this role has a direct impact on how our business customers view our service. The focus should be on the quality of the response and meeting SLA’s for satisfactory closing of requests. Any requests not resolved immediately may need prompt escalation, management and communication to the requestor on progress.Top Accountabilities

    Responsible and accountable for the timely management of tactical purchasing requests from the business within the agreed SLA’s and KPI’s.
    Providing advice and support to the business on the correct routes or sources of supply (via catalogues, webforms etc.).
    Identifying opportunities for new catalogues or content and routing this to the STP Supplier & Catalogue Team.
    Sourcing of non-strategic goods and services (spot buy).

    Key Criteria to be successful in this role

    Degree educated preferably in a business or Procurement related field from a recognized University
    Conversant with Coupa system operations and ‘HOW’ use knowledge
    Experience of Tactical purchasing, including processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements etc. would be beneficial
    Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and global team at all levels in an organisation.
    Previous Procurement experience preferred.
    Must be able to speak and write in French.

    Skills Required

    Communication and influencing skills
    Commercial awareness
    Highly structured and thorough
    Strong delivery and analytical skills
    Empathy, tact and diplomacy
    Proactive approach with tenacity and drive to succeed
    Solution oriented approach to change challenges
    Team working skills

    AutoReqId65073BR

  • Category Manager – Raw Materials Africa

    Category Manager – Raw Materials Africa

    Job description
    Department: Human ResourceReporting to: Head of Raw Materials – Global ProcurementLevel: L4
    PURPOSE
    Global management of nominated categories (Grains in developing markets) and regional in line with Diageo’s procurement imperatives:-

    Risk Management
    Quality
    Service
    Cost
    Innovation / growth support
    Value creating
    Differentiated (from competitor products)
    Protectable (technologically advanced or patentable)
    Corporate Citizenship

    Qualifications
    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    University Degree in quantitative or commercially biased discipline
    Purchasing qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)

    Experience

    Must have 5 – 10 years experience which should include the following:
    Significant procurement responsibilities in a leading edge company
    Experience with agricultural products, traded commodities and of developing and operating Price Risk management policies to manage spend within
    Governance guidelines
    Experience in working with other key stakeholder functions e.g. logistics, finance, new product development etc
    Demonstrable leadership experience, e.g. leading projects; programmes; business units or line management

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Develop strategic category management approach to key spend areas to deliver security of supply, maintaining requisite quality, protecting brand reputation at optimum cost, supporting our innovation agenda, our LRM agenda, and sustainable competitive advantage to Diageo.
    Development of annual AOP and subsequent delivery of targets & objectives.
    Build a detailed understanding of the current incumbent supply base and wider global supply market. Analyse market trends, gain insight on what our competition are doing, understanding the effect of change in the market dynamics – supplier consolidation. Understand supplier capabilities and key cost drivers to be able to quickly identify opportunities as and when they arise.
    Mobilises resources (cross supply centre & cross-functional) to support effective management of designated category and grains stakeholder commitment & endorsement cross-functionally and cross-geographies

  • Area Business Development Manager (ABDM)

    Area Business Development Manager (ABDM)

    External Job Description
    Reports to: Head of Emerging Business/Divisional Sales Manager
    Context/Scope:
    This role is located within the Commercial Sales business. The ABDM role is critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving trade & distribution strategy as well as operational excellence in achieving 100% distribution effectiveness and efficiency through our RtC model.An ABDM looks after 3-4 distributor accounts and several Sales/Trade Developers responsible for managing and developing profitable brand and volume growth within assigned areas. The role is 90% field based in regions, with long periods unsupervised and extensive travelling required. The job holder is expected to be away from home overnight on many occasions and will be under intensive pressure with constant demands from distributors and retail customersKBL demand has 97% volume share of beer market. KBL demand is one of the leading FMCG companies in East Africa and also markets UDV brands. KBL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrance of new players in the total alcohol category. This necessitates the need for a pro-active business approach. An advantaged
    national distribution network within the Kenyan alcohol market is key to maintaining KBLs competitive advantage and delivering of both volume growth and market share.Changing macros driven by competition for limited disposable incomes and the opening up of economic trading blocs allowing in flow of products from other markets. Consumers are also becoming more discerning demanding better value for money at the bottom end and uncompromised quality at the top. This requires proactive selling to maximise company market share. Trade is evolving and being more sophisticated especially at retail level. Leadership Responsibilities:The job holder is required to motivate, coach and develop his/her sales team as well as manage the Area P&L while successfully managing relationships with his key partners and assets the distributors.
    Purpose of Role: To positively influence sales of KBL brands by regular contact, networking and motivation of allocated distributor accounts.
    To ensure the sales team under them is delivering an optimized brand portfolio of both beer and spirits in each outlet across the Area s/he is managing.
    Accountabilities

    People capability development through coaching and accompaniment based on the structured call.
    Embedding the Diageo Standards Of Excellence as the way of working
    Developing and sustaining amazing relationships with our distributors. This is to ensure targets are not only met but surpassed.
    Develop and drive joint strategy and plans with distributors, have direct performance and P&L responsibility for distributor businesses.
    Maintain a strong focus on working with distributors to develop sales capability within their organisations.
    Ensure the constant updating and implementation of fit for purpose trade coverage plans for the area.
    Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and RRP are achieved for the area.
    Adapt trade programmes developed by Customer Marketing & Brand teams to the area’s reality

    Qualifications
    A business related degree or equivalent
    Experience
    At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
    External Job Title
    Area Business Development Manager – EB

  • Tax SWAT Subject Matter Expert

    Tax SWAT Subject Matter Expert

    Job description
    AutoReqId
    63461BR
    Function
    Finance
    Reporting Location
    Nairobi HQ

  • Reserve Accounts Manager

    Reserve Accounts Manager

    Job description
    Context
    KBL is recognized as one of Diageo Africa’s most important business units for future growth and within the context of an emerging market it is getting up weighted resource and focus to deliver a breakthrough plan towards FY22. Premium and Reserve Spirits are a priority strategic lever to enable this growth.Reserve vision: To be the first choice of any super deluxe drink chosen in prestige occasions in Kenya.We are committed to our vision of being ‘the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer goods company in East Africa’. The newly-created Diageo Reserve structure in Kenya is built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the drinks industry. To be a part of Diageo is to be a part of history – and to have the unrivalled opportunity to make your own mark in history.
    Are you ready to join us on our journey to create history in Kenya and beyond?
    Overview
    The Diageo Sales vision is to become the best performing most trusted and respected Consumer Packaged Goods in the world and in every market we operate. Our goal is to be ‘winning at the moment of choice’, winning big and beating the competition. This along with putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do, will deliver sustained, mutual growth for our brands, categories, customers and partners. The Reserve Account Manager role is critical in delivering this vision with specific focus to the Diageo range of Luxury (Reserve) brands in the Kenyan market.
    Market Complexity
    KBL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrance of new players in the total adult beverage category. This necessitates the need for pro-active business approach especially in the upper end market. The nature of competitors is complex with established players operating within a market that has regulatory challenges.
    Purpose of Role

    To ensure we win in market, now and in the future, Diageo needs inspired, motivated and equipped commercial managers capable of exceeding the goals asked of them.
    Own, develop and drive the relationships and commercial agenda with customers – this is a customer facing role
    Develop customer management capability
    Deliver breakthrough business performance within their account base
    Identify and manage brand distribution (listing) opportunities as defined for the fiscal for all Reserve brands.
    Event co-ordination: co-ordinate experiential events to build Reserve brands’ equity
    Reserve brand sales driver implementation in defined outlet base.
    Identify persuasion initiative outlet priorities and drive implementation

    Top Accountabilities

    Management of profit and NSV targets – “own the Reserve numbers”
    Develop truly world class collaborative customer partnerships and strategies
    Drive the highest standards of execution for all specified channels.
    Contribute to shopper and category insight, resulting in powerful and breakthrough category strategies
    Monitoring, evaluating and advising on Brand/Customer volume, trends and dynamics with objective to grow in line with business ambition.

    Qualifications

    Suitable university degree.
    High cognitive ability

    Experience

    5–8 years’ experience gained across commercial and other functions – cross functional experience an advantage.
    Exposure across different channels and different levels of customer sophistication (e.g. National Accounts, Key Accounts and Field Sales)
    Track record of success in highly demanding sales organisations (FMCG) and in alcoholic beverages
    Strong knowledge & demonstrated delivery in challenging trading environments; understanding of channel, pricing, negotiations and strategy development
    Exposure resolving numerous conflict-filled situations
    Negotiation and conflict resolution with powerful customers

  • Commercial Assets Coordinator Divisional Trade Executions Manager

    Commercial Assets Coordinator Divisional Trade Executions Manager

    Job description
    Context/Scope
    EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorized into Demand and Supply.
    AutoReqId 62802BR
    This role is located within the Demand Sales business. The Commercial Assets Coordinator is critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade strategy and operational excellence within retail outlets and distributors.The job holder works closely with the Trade Management, Trade Development Representative, Divisional Trade Execution Managers, Divisional Performance Managers, Area Business Development Manager and Divisional Sales Manager.
    Market Complexity
    KBL demand has 97% volume share of beer market and 52% volume share for Spirits. KBL demand is the No.1 FMCG Company in Kenya and also markets UDV brands. KBL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrant of new players in the total alcohol category. This necessitates the need for pro-active business approach. The national distribution structure within the Kenyan alcohol market is key to KBL delivery of both volume growth and market share.
    Leadership Responsibilities

    Be authentic

    Speak out freely to increase your level of understanding and challenge ways of working where relevant.
    Build great relationships with your teams, peers, sales leaders and customers.
    Be honest and open at all times and value the difference in people.

    Find solutions

    Think in the future, anticipate trends and opportunities.
    Generate ideas and solutions to problems.
    Use all relevant data to make credible decisions.
    Consistently Deliver Great Performance
    Embrace the Diageo way of selling capabilities.
    Demonstrate brilliant execution, be thorough and apply high standard in everything you do.
    Fully understand the sales strategy and how you will beat the competition.

    Grow yourself

    Develop and apply self-awareness(strengths and development needs)
    Grow your capability and experience and use the sales career framework and sales capabilities.
    Look for and respond to feedback

    Purpose Of Role

    Ensure optimum utilization of assets and tools in trade
    Lead the development and execution of asset merchandising programs for customer segments in line with the trade and portfolio strategy.
    Ensure that trade programs and execution merchandising standards developed meet business objectives and customer segment requirements
    Streamline and manage the efficacy of spend on tools and assets and ensure ROI on each.

    TOP 3-5 Accountabilities

    Ensure the documentation and tracking of assets, movement and deployment as spelled out in Trade asset policy.
    Ensure that all supplier POs are raised in a timely manner and that their invoices are paid promptly and any discrepancies solved as quickly as possible.
    Ensure an updated log of all assets and tools in trade. The incumbent should be the liaison between field sales team, procurement, finance, legal and external suppliers/agencies to actualize this.
    Generate weekly reports on assets in trade- this shall include assets deployed, assets redeployed, lost assets, and assets maintained. Use the current
    Information Technology system and other manual sources to actualize this.
    Be central depository of all retail assets and tools records for the business. Additionally, this jobholder shall also work with internal stake holders to beat competition.

    Qualifications And Experience Required

    Ideally, not less than two years’ experience in FMCG preferably in trade marketing, field sales and administration
    Developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with clients, external suppliers and commercial partners
    Effective communication and presentation skills
    Negotiation and influencing
    Organized, structured with good analytical skills

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  • Internship Opportunities

    Internship Opportunities

    Job Description:
    Educational Requirements:
    Interns must be 3rd/4th year or final year student – (i.e. going back to school to continue with studies after internship) in a public or accredited private academic institution undertaking a Bachelor’s Degree.
    Qualitative Requirements:

    A successful intern has a desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn.
    Strong listening skills are also required to perform this role.
    Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions, as well as not being afraid to ask questions will ensure a productive internship.
    An excellent Excel Spreadsheet skill is essential.
    Very articulate with fluent English.
    Patient, attention to detail, fast learner, committed, able to follow instructions, can work quickly and accurately under pressure.
    Keen to learn about the markets and also with a high attention to detail and pride in their work at this initial stage of their career development
    Mandatory Requirements:
    Letter from institution indicating you are a student there and/or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.
    Personal Accident insurance cover for the period of the internship
    Bank account details (Bank name, Account Number, Branch Code)
    Copy of National Identity Card
    KRA PIN
    NSSF/NHIF

    The internship is for a fixed period of three months without extension.
    Please note that if we do not get back to you by 31st July 2018, please consider your application unsuccessful.
    AutoReqId
    62176BR
    Function
    Human Resources
    Type of Job
    Non-Employee

  • Head of Public Policy

    Head of Public Policy

    Job description
    Context
    EABL/KBL is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
    The Public Policy Manager provides subject matter expertise and works to ensure EABL/KBL establishes best practice within the assigned area of responsibility.
    Essential Responsibilities

    Works closely with CR Directors, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and other departments across the company to develop, influence & implement public policy positions on behalf of the company.
    Scan the external environment for any legislative and regulatory risks that may affect the business
    Review proposed new legislation and government policy that could affect business sustainability
    Proactively develop public policy positions, strategies and plans
    Implement public policy campaign plans in line with agreed company priorities and business objectives
    Develop a great stakeholder network that can support business priorities

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Public Policy, Political Science, Law or Business Administration from a recognised University
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG industry in a government/public policy relations role; or minimum 5 years in senior role in government ministry/institution

    Requirements

    Demonstrated awareness & Good understanding of the regulatory and tax environment in East Africa
    Ability to prioritize, plan & evaluate deliverables to established strategic goals
    Ability to influence and build stakeholder networks with diverse stakeholder groups
    Proven application of analytical skills in a regulatory and tax environment
    Demonstrated understanding of business environment and knowledge of current competitive, commercial or political situations and their impact on EABL/KBL’s regulatory strategies.
    Ability to work in teams and individually with little direction. Ability to think on your feet and make quick, sound decisions; Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
    Demonstrated knowledge & experience conducting, regulatory, legal, or business research.
    Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate business issues in English in an easy to understand manner
    Must be willing to travel up to 20% of time

  • EISC Health, Safety & Environment Lead – Kisumu Plant

    EISC Health, Safety & Environment Lead – Kisumu Plant

    Job Description
    Context/Scope
    EABL operates within a multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, UBL & SBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits.
    Purpose of Role
    The role of the SHE Manager – is to manage and co-ordinate day to day Safety, Occupational Health, Environment and Fire-Safety management systems at KBL Supply through implementation of Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and fire risk programs, adherence to statutory safety requirements, availability of SHE standards, development of safe methods of work and provision of emergency and crisis handling resources.
    Dimensions

    Financial
    Responsible For The Safety Of
    300 Contracted staff across the “MAKE” function
    40 third party service providers and contractors

    Complexity
    The SHE Manager shall be the Safety and Environment competent person as defined by law for KBL Supply –Kisumu Site. As such he/ she is required to be competent in application of the key SHE and fire risk management processes and to be a process owner of the processes across all safety management areas. This includes being responsible for ensuring best practice in SHE practice in liaison with local management and global stakeholders.
    This role requires the ability to lead and influence change in behaviour and attitudes without direct management authority.
    Leadership Responsibilities and Decision Making Rights
    The SHE Manager requires the ability to lead and influence change in behaviour and attitudes without direct management authority while ensuring compliance to legal and other requirements by the company. This includes high-level decision making on Safety Health and Environment emergencies.
    Top 3-5 Accountabilities

    Lead the implementation of safe systems of work and fire safety management systems within Kisumu plant:
    Benchmark, draw, implement and manage KBL Safety Health and Environment performance program; –
    Management of Safety Health and Environment compliance programs;-
    Supporting site risk management systems

    Qualifications

    A honours Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering disciplines
    Nebosh International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or
    A local post graduate Diploma in Occupational health and Safety
    Training in Fire risk reduction and OHS law and management.
    Possession of Assessor/Lead Assessor certificate for OHSAS and ISO 14001
    Comprehensive knowledge of integrated management systems ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards plus any other management systems that may apply.
    Nebosh International Fire safety and risk management is an added advantage

    Experience

    At least 5 (five) years management experience in a food or manufacturing Industry, at least 2 (two) years of which must be in front line Safety Health and Environment and fire safety management.
    Experience in SHE management disciplines, incident investigation and route cause analysis, dealing with external authorities and managing/coordinating within a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.
    Experience in driving SHE performance of the Business Unit to minimize risks, maximize opportunities and enhance reputation for the system. Special focus on occupational safety and health practices.

  • Machine Operator

    Machine Operator

    Job description
    AutoReqId
    60840BR
    Type of Job
    Employee
    Reporting Location
    KBL
    Town/City
    Nairobi