Nairobi Java House Latest Jobs in Kenya - Procurement Assistant, Vehicle Fleet Manager, Construction Site Supervisor and Brand Intern Jobs

We are constantly looking for and hiring young, energetic, exciting, adaptable, flexible, social and articulate people to work with us.

Procurement Assistant

Role: To support the Procurement Team in the daily operation of supply chain management.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Liaising with the Central Stores and User departments to ensure timely requisition of goods and service
• Helping Source and evaluate quotations
• Generating LPO , dispatching to suppliers
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery
• Creating and maintaining effective relationship and partnership with suppliers.
• Helping Conduct market research to ensure that the company gets the best prices at all the times.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the management

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Must have minimum one year experience in a large company in a similar position.

Skills

• Has management and coordination skills and experience
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to procurement@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Vehicle Fleet Manager

Role: To manage the vehicle fleet and drivers to ensure efficiency in all logistical and transport processes.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Put in place strategic initiatives to ensure provision of effective and efficient transport services; Coordinate movement of food products from the commissary to all branches in addition to mail and staff within the group.
• Supervise, troubleshoot and streamline the preventative fleet maintenance measures; work with mechanics and drivers to sort out breakdowns, inspections, service and insurance requirements
• Manage a system that monitors vehicle performance in regard to fuel consumption, speed, wear and tear. Preparing regular management reports for review
• Manage the drivers teams to provide for leave, time-off and shifts to meet operational requirements
• Support the team by taking up responsibilities within the shift programmes.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required:

• The person will have 3 years experience in a similar capacity
• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate competency in managing the routine issues on insurance, inspection, accident reports, etc Will be computer literate
• Will be computer literate
• Possess and maintain current driver's license

Skills:

• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills

Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically, and perseverance to see through all obstacles
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard his/her work as a challenge. The individual must be able to address a wide spectrum of people, from unskilled to professional

Desirable

• Degree/Diploma in automotive engineering / transport management
• Logistics experience
• Automotive repairs and maintenance skills

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to fleet@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Construction Site Supervisor

Role: To manage, through supervision, the daily/weekly installation and site projects at each new location of Nairobi Java House and Planet Yogurt.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Has direct supervisory responsibility over all contractors on all project job sites under his/her direction
• Responds to all requests from contractors for which assistance is needed in timely manner
• Assures compliance by contractors of all applicable policies, practices, and procedures by observing and interacting with contractors in the field
• As directed, performs audits on contractors
• Forwards site dimensions, pictures, etc. as required
• The person will be responsible for training the contractor on NJH documentation
• The person will meet the first delivery and train the contractor on how to read and verify product
• The person will meet all other deliveries to verify the condition of product at time of arrival and ensure the contractor is recording what has been delivered
• The person will verify month end percentage complete for all projects under his/her direction on a weekly basis for confirmation of schedule of values (contractor invoicing)
• The person will be willing and able to travel extensively
• On an assigned schedule, visit and assess each project site and report the results of the site visit to the Project Manager
• Verify that the contractor has the proper tools and supplies and manpower also monitor quality of installation
• Perform other duties or tasks as directed by Management

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required:

• The person will have 3 - 5 years of construction experience in a supervisory role (Site Superintendent)
• The person should have minimum diploma in mechanical, electrical or architectural
• The person will have AutoCAD/Arch CAD experience
• Understanding of all rules, regulations, policies and procedures that apply to General Construction
• Have an understanding of all regulations that apply to General Construction

Skills:

• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills

Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically, and perseverance to see through all obstacles
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard his/her work as a challenge. The individual must be able to address a wide spectrum of people, from unskilled to professional

Desirable

• Possess and maintain current driver's license

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to sitesupervisor@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, current and expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011.

Brand Intern

Role: Provide administrative support to the Brand and Marketing Team in addition to identifying

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assisting/supporting the Brand team in the day to day tasks
• Support design and production of communication collaterals
• Identify and support development and implementation of brand strategies
• Liaise with Head of Departments to determine & solve brand needs
• Liaise with the Agency and suppliers on delivery/execution, assisting in project management
• Identifying and executing PR opportunities.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

Required:

• Graduate with a diploma/degree in business, communication, public relations, or marketing with creative design background.
• Practical experience through internships/work placements, active in extracurricular activities
• Fluency in English

Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Team player

Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to deliver breakthrough results

Please forward your application, CV and documents in PDF format to brand@nairobijavahouse.com stating clearly the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Please remember to include the contact details of three referees, expected remuneration, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2011. 

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