Job Title: Strategic Buyer
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies and communication plan;
* Analyze and optimize the P2P process related to the spend category through the right choice of procurement tools;
* Ensure alignment between business strategy and sourcing strategy;
* Set objectives to be achieved through the sourcing strategy and monitor achievement
* Derive negotiation strategy from category positioning and negotiate to achieve the objectives defined in alignment with the business;
* Manage suppliers according to category positioning;
* Ensure that all the key suppliers within the spend category adhere to Suppliers Code;
* Integrate innovation elements from suppliers into Innovation and Renovation processes;
* Ensure the agreed service levels with internal stakeholders are adhered to.
Skills and Competencies
* Honors degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business related field from a recognized university;
* CIPS qualification;
* Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain management in a blue chip environment;
* Experience in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category;
* Ability to successfully lead projects and negotiate with cross functional and cross market teams;
* Good business writing skills with the ability to convince others;
* Ability to use networks to influence business activity;
* Excellent interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills;
* Ability to drive results and obtain information from a team;
* A proven team player with creative problem solving skills;
* Ability to multi task, self initiative, proactive with good presentation skills
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, December 17, 2010
Strategic Buyer Job Vacancy in Kenya
