Strategic Sourcing Manager Jobs in Kenya at Honey Care Africa

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Company: Honey Care Africa

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage strategic direction (both short and long term) for all sourcing activities.
• Identify savings opportunities from alternate product/supplier sourcing.
• Responsible contract negotiations with suppliers and operations team.
• Make good and timely ‘risk versus reward’ decisions considering both short and long term outcomes.
• Identify areas of risk (supply, pricing, contract, supplier financial & operational capacity qualification, etc.) and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Strategize with business leads to identify and prioritize opportunities in sourcing, supplier development, internal improvements, and other strategic areas for operational excellence and cost savings.
• Support finance department in achieving cost efficiencies in all areas of the business.
• Enter bookkeeping records and incorporate new suppliers to financial system as required.
• Perform additional ad hoc decision support analysis as required.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain Management with accounting qualification, preferably CPA-K/ACCA. MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years post-qualification work experience in strategic sourcing/supply chain management/finance in a medium or large manufacturing/processing company.
• Proficient in computer applications including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Experience with Pastel and Quickbooks accounting software will be an added advantage.
• Excellent financial and business analytical skills, with the ability to see beyond the numbers.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans, Commodity/Market Analyses, Negotiation skills, Project Management and Financial Management.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills (all levels).
• Ability to initiate and manage change to enhance business bottom-line.
• Strong leadership skills, integrity, work ethic, and dependability.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should email a detailed CV, and salary requirements to: HRSourcingManager@honeycareafrica.com with the subject line “Strategic Sourcing Manager”.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013