Strategic Buyer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Strategic Buyer Job Vacancy in Kenya
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