Chief Supply Chain Management Officer- Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA)- Job in Kenya

Chief Supply Chain Management Officer 

1 Position

Scale 4 

Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in July 2005, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.

The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.

The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self driven individuals;

The Position

The officer will be head of procurement and will report to the Finance & Administration Manager for management of the unit

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve;

• initiating policy on procurement;
• conducting market research;
• preparation of procurement plans;
• assisting in reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing supplies policies, regulations and procedures;
• disposal of unserviceable stores;
• preparation of procurement plans;
• sourcing for suppliers; stock control, stock taking and stock audit.

Qualifications & Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Supplies Chain Management) or Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a Master's Degree in Supplies Chain Management, Business Administration or their equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Level 6 or higher;
• Computer application skills;
• Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Upheld very high standards of integrity in previous appointments;
• Ability to initiate cost saving measures in procurement activities without compromising quality of goods and services;
• Be familiar with procurement regulations.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Management Authority
P.O. Box 45250-00100, Nairobi

Or E-mail: recruitment@wrma.or.ke

Submission of these applications close on Thursday November 17, 2011

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Supply Chain Manager Job opportunity in Kenya

Our client is East Africa's pioneering provider of triple play (broadband, multichannel cable television and voice telephony) and VSAT (broadband data and Internet) services.

With operations in Kenya and Tanzania, it is well positioned to roll out cutting edge services in the wider East African region alongside various financing, technology and delivery partners.

Our client is seeking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager.

Purpose of the role

The successful incumbent will be charged with managing and maintaining the entire supply chain and logistics process, inventory management and procurement.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing for vendors and will play a key role in the negotiation process.
• Spearheading the entire procurement and logistics process
• Warehouse management
• Managing inventory and stock management, storage, health and safety
• Excise duty management and other aspects such as insurance, shipping etc.

Skills and Competencies

This is a senior role and the successful candidate should have a related degree in Business plus a professional qualification in procurement and logistics with at least 5 years experience in a similar role.

The following competencies are required:

• Ability to inspire and motivate the team
• Ability to excel under pressure
• Well developed commercial acumen
• Good people skills
• Approachable personality/interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent organizational & analytical skills

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 25th October 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Supply Analysis and Contracts Manager-(Safaricom Limited)- Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Procurement Department within the Finance Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Supply Analysis and Contracts Manager

Ref: FIN –SACM– OCT11

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Business Contracts and Performance, the job holder will be responsible for using modeling tools to develop supply chain and network analysis; build forecast through collaboration with relevant suppliers and departments; manage analysis of specific products and services as well ensure order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement policies and procedures for preparation, administration and review of contract/ trial contracts as per company policy;
• Implement and maintain a contract management framework based on different categories of goods and services.;
• Monitor and report adherence to policy and procedure developed for all Contracts and SLA’s with all stake holders;
• Monitor and administer the business provisions of the contracts to ensure compliance with commercial contractual terms and conditions;
• Establish, negotiate, and manage with vendors, qualitative and quantitative commercial targets and other goals, objectives, and service levels;
• Monitoring of vendor performance against set criteria to ascertain the level of delivery and compliance to contracts in order to achieve service improvement and cost reduction;
• Identify and develop sourcing and cost reduction opportunities to lower costs and improve performance by managing and providing statistical trends and spend analysis;
• Develop the supplier profiles;
• Perform cost analysis to drive cost reduction opportunities;
• Perform industry research and analyze pricing/market trends and give recommendations to improve supply chain;
• Evaluate controls and implement procedures that ensure integrity of the data;
• Assist in the strategic commodity negotiation process;
• Develop and maintain a pricing and supplier performance evaluation matrix to be applied to specific contracts across the scope of the supply chain section.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A university graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business or related field from a recognized university;
• A graduate diploma Qualification in supply Chain management preferably CIPS level 6;
• At least 5 years experience in operations or supply chain environment with responsibility for purchasing or supply chain operations management;
• Excellent skills and experience in working within an ERP environment ;
• Extremely organized and detail oriented with excellent follow-up skills;
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to influence and make decisions;
• Good customer service skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. 

All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday the 18th October 2011.

The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Limited

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Supply Chain (ERP Business Analyst) job Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Supply Chain ERP Business Analyst

Description:

The Supply Chain ERP Business Analyst based ¡n Nairobi, Kenya will serve as a team member responsible for strengthening ERP within a medical supplies agency.

The ERP Business Analyst will support the Supply Chain Lead, and the team to successfully execute all activities related to strengthening supply chain tools, business processes and ERP capabilities.

The role will cover all Supply Chain streams such as Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Distribution; as well as integration with financial modules. This project is fast-paced, dynamic and demanding. Candidates should be able to perform under pressure and be proactive.

Key duties include:

• Perform process and data analysis to strengthen KEMSA’s ERP and Supply Chain tools
• Develop detailed documentation of Supply Chain processes, activities, tasks, roles & responsibilities, and requirements
• Perform ERP/systems gap analysis
• Support Supply Chain Lead and other supply chain advisors during engagement with stakeholders to strengthen KEMSA’s ERP
• Develop specifications for ERP optimisation, work closely with developers for system optimisation and facilitate user acceptance testing
• Develop training material and execute training on ERP, business processes and procedures

Required qualifications include:

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management, with specific subject matter expertise and experience in ERP and Supply Chain system implementations.
• Knowledge and experience in developing process flow diagrams using tools such as Visio.
• Development of standard operating procedures and organizational policies and tools
• Strong experience performing highly complex data analysis related to ERP systems
• Minimum five years experience and proven track record in ERP implementations and optimisation, preferably with health supply chains
• Masters degree in related field is required.
• Candidate must be proactive and be able to seek information, evaluate ERP supply chain systems, provide concise recommendations and implement solutions in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong experience in technical writing and communication is an added advantage.

Deloitte seeks to recruit well qualified personnel for an ongoing USAID-funded medical supply chain project. Interested persons should submit a CV and cover letter in Microsoft Word format within 10 days of this publication to info@kspkenya.com. 

Subject line of: “Supply Chain ERP Business Analyst”. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Distribution Manager - FMCG Company Job vacancy in Kenya( 70k and above)

Distribution Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

To handle the daily activities involved with the collection, receipt, and distribution of goods and materials.

To use tracking and information systems to document, track and locate these products.

Re-ordering goods

Monitoring stock levels

Arranging the purchasing and supply of equipment

Overseeing the ordering process

Forecasting stock levels

Troubleshooting problem

Reviewing supply networks

Evaluating quotations

Skills Required 

• Leadership and people management
• Administration and organisation skills
• Time management and planning
• Motivation and professionalism
• Being innovative, analytical and thorough
• Good Communication, presentation, and training skills
• Good Negotiation, networking, and project management skills
• Ability Managing teams and human resource responsibilities
• Being positive and amicable
• Being flexible and commercially aware

Education: 

• A minimum of a Diploma in business management/ Administration
• Expertise in the field of purchasing and supplies transport and logistics
• A minimum of 5 yrs in the same field

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject. Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house,
Moi Avenue, Nairobi.

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing. 

Head of Marketing & Customer Service (Hospitality) -Job in Nairobi Kenya

Head of Marketing & Customer Service

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Hospitality

Due to expanded operations throughout the country, our client, a leading professional cleaning and allied service company servicing major high end clients in the market is seeking to recruit a focused, self driven professional for the position of Head of Marketing and Customer Service.

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Determining customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; visiting operational environments; conducting surveys; forming focus groups; benchmarking best practices; analyzing information and applications.
• Managing and coordinating all marketing, advertising and promotional activities and liaising with media and advertising firms
• Developing and implementing customer loyalty programs, policies and procedures in line with the strategic plan
• Developing and implementing marketing plans and projects for new and existing products/services and manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
• Determining and managing the marketing budget as well as delivering marketing activities within agreed budget.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Administration from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 5 years credible experience in Marketing and Customer Service
• Credible experience in Marketing and Customer Service strategy formulation and execution.
• Innovative personality with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer and leadership skills
• High integrity
• Member of a professional body
• Experience in the cleaning or service industry an added advantage.

A competitive salary package plus commissions guaranteed.

To apply, send your CV ONLY to recruit2@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 24th August 2011.

Kindly indicate the position applied for a minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Only serious candidates who meet above profile need apply.

Purchase Coordinator-Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUHN)-Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUHN), invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position:

Purchase Coordinator

The Purchase Coordinator will report to the Director, Materials Management and work closely with the Regional Coordinator in supporting procurement of suppliers and services including the purchase of capital equipment.

S/he will manage and support a cross-functional purchase team.

Applicants must have a Business Degree with certification in professional purchase accreditation as an advantage. S/he should have at least three years relevant experience in a large organizational.

The ideal candidate should be computer literate with strong financial acumen and negotiation skills.

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the

Manager, Recruitment,

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi

Or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 31st August, 2011.

Applications by email are preferred.

Visit our website www.aku.edu for more information.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Chains Coordinators job vacancy in Kenya

We are the Construction arm and flagship brand of a group of companies with interests in the Construction, Real Estate Development and Telecommunication sectors. 

Based in Kenya, we are ISO 9001:2008 certified and have growing operations in South Sudan and Rwanda. 

A Kenya Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Winner. 

Our vision is to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence. 

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the job holder shall coordinate all procurement and logistics aspects of the organization. 

He or she will be expected to prepare and co-ordinate procurement plans, prepare forecasts of material requirements, negotiate agreements with suppliers, organize and execute all logistical operations, ensure all requests are processed timely and correctly and make sure that all equipment is correctly maintained in conjunction with the relevant maintenance teams. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• A Bachelors Degree in a business or other relevant course.
• A Post graduate course in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics
• Have a minimum 9 years post-graduate experience in either the FMCG industry or a busy commercial and demanding environment. Experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage
• High IT skills, knowledge in MS Office and proficiency especially in working with ERP’s preferably Pastel Evolution
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
• Registration with CIPS, KISM or a similar body is an added advantage
• Minimum age 30 years
• Experience in the preparation of procurement plans
• Ability to work autonomously but also as part of team
• Ability to set priorities and clear targets
• Able to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High integrity and strong ethical values.
• Willing to work for long hours
• Born again and committed Christians are strongly encouraged to apply

We are offering an attractive remuneration and benefits, a pleasant working environment and an opportunity for challenging career growth. 

Apply via email to projects.recruit@gmail.com to the attention of: 

The Group Head of Human Resource, stating your current and expected remuneration by 31st August 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.