Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Supply Chain Director Job

Jobs Opportunity Kenya : Supply Chain Director Job

OUR CLIENT IS A LEADER IN THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS IN KENYA. THE
COMPANY SEEKS TO RECRUIT DYNAMIC, SELF-DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS FOR THE POSITION OF SUPPLY
CHAIN DIRECTOR
Position Title:Supply Chain Director
Reports to:Managing Director

Basic Purpose:
Ensures the implementation and maintenance of Supply Chain policies and procedures
Directs and organizes all activities related to procurement, logistics, inventory and warehousing, Real
Estate and Facilities Management, to minimize total costs and maximize levels of quality and service
Responsible for maintaining relationships with external suppliers and for negotiating major contracts
Ensures compliance with and implementation of Group Supply Chain policies and processes
Coordinates key activities and major projects with general management and managers from other
departments
Directs the Supply chain Department department comprising of Procurement, warehouse and Logistics,
Real Estate and Facilities and Planning, Reporting and process sections
Responsible for resource allocation, including budget and staff for the Procurement department
Is the interface for Group’s International Supply Chain and that of the Kenya function, with a reporting
line to the Regional Supply Chain Manager

Main Responsibilities and Duties:
1.Contributes to the formulation of the OPCO strategy and ensures that all Supply Chain policies and
procedures are sound and drive the performance of the OPCO.
2.Ensures the implementation and maintenance of Supply Chain policies and procedures in the OPCO:
•Implements the procurement and logistic strategies to achieve target in cost reduction, growth,
organizational development, effective supplier base, etc.
•Manages Supply and Administration departments for efficient provision of services in cost effective
manner
•Ensures suppliers meet all of the Company’s standards/expectations in term of product quality/integrity,
regulatory standards, etc.
•Communicates and enforces procurement, supply/ logistics and Administration policies
3.Ensures proper and efficient communications between Supply Chainand the other departments:
•Ensures that cost and pricing information is maintained and communicated accurately and in a timely
manner
•Works with general management and managers from other teams, to provide effeicent Supply chain
support in all areas.
•Works with and supports management to ensure contracts and vendors are being managed in accordance
with company guidelines
•Acts as a central point of contact with respect to procurement, supply/logistics and administration issues
4. Organizes and manages the solicitation, negotiation, construction of procurement agreements as well as
market evaluation for goods and services that will assist the organization in achieving its revenue and
profit commitments.
5. Manages the Supply Chain department:
•Oversees activities of personnel (i.e., hires, coaches, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines,
recommends termination as necessary)
•Works through managers in setting standards, priorities, and schedules

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Assumes other special projects/assignments as directed by the MD
Essential Knowledge:
Excellent understanding of principle of contract law, the uniform commercial code and a complete understanding of standard corporate terms and conditions.
Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
Leads the development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts.
Guides and transfers knowledge to his/her team.

Competencies:
•Business awareness
•Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
•Excellent planning skills
•Excellent negotiating skills
•High personal standards and goal oriented
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
•Strong coaching skills

Qualifications:
•More than 10 years with University Degree in business or related field; out of which at least 7 years
leadership experience in a similar position required
•MCIPS desirable
•Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical
recommendations
•IT literacy
•Able to operate in a performance driven organization
•Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
•Fluency in English

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV,day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Monday 2oth September 2010.

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