Procurement Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya 2013
Procurement Manager
Location : Arusha, Tanzania
Opportunity to work as a Procurement Manager in a leading Lodge and Tour Operator:
Key Outputs:
- Directly manage and assume responsibility for a team of +/- 10 people
- Co-ordinate, plan and accept overall responsibility for the procurement and distribution of all necessary supplies to the company’s 7 lodges/camps
- Purchase supplies in a timely manner and at the lowest cost
- Coordinate vendor activity and negotiations
- Establish, monitor and maintain optimal pricing with vendors
- Review and approve purchase orders for compliance with company policy and ordering requirements
- Take responsibility for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries
- Provide necessary support for the lodges and co-ordinate the constant communication
- Maintain and improve proficiency in computerised ERP systems; be literate and functional with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
Skills Required:
- Great Communication skills
- Strong leadership, motivation and managerial skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities
Knowledge / Experience Required:
- Demonstrated success managing inventory and logistics
- Experience developing and implementing strategic sourcing
- Demonstrated competency in budgeting, forecasting and planning
- Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management and distribution software
- Willing to travel when required
- Must be fluent in English. Fluency in Swahili an added advantage
Previous Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics or stock management or accounting
- Minimum 3 years in similar position (5 years preferred)
- Minimum 2 years in progressive position (3 years preferred)
- Wholesale, distribution experience required, Supervisory experience required
- Superior abilities on MS Office products particularly Excel
Please email your CV and cover letter to arusha.hrfacilitator@andbeyond.com
Closing date 18th August, 2013