Operational Buyer Career Opportunity in Kenya

Operational Buyer

Summary
 

Our client is a global multinational Food & Beverage company, worldwide leader in most of its category portfolio.  

With global or local specific brands and products, the core focus is to meet the diverse needs and preferences of consumers all over the world. 

The main purpose of this job is to manage all administration involved with the procurement of Services & Indirect materials, to liaise with the relevant strategic buyers at the regional Head Office for contracting, pricing or RFQ.
 

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Converting the purchase requisitions into purchase orders;
• Ensuring the quality of data (Procurement and accounting) in the Purchase Order;
• Ensuring compliance with the Procurement rules and procedures;
• Applying the strategic policies established by the Strategic Buyer;
• Transmitting purchase orders to external vendors;
• Monitoring timely confirmation of purchase orders (when required);
• Monitoring transport issues linked to a material order;
• Monitoring timely receipt of blocked invoices and managing subsequent release;
• Monitoring the balance to deliver and the comparison of the GR (Good Receipt) / IR (Invoice Receipt);
• Manage communication with vendors;
• Resolution of operational issues with external vendors;
• Maintain a close working collaboration with Strategic Buyers;
• Inform the Strategic Buyer when a contract with that vendor is not in place;

Requirements

• BA from a reputable university, preferably with technical background;
• At least three (3) years experience as a buyer;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication, negotiation persuasion skills;
• Good achievements focus i.e. high energy levels and commitment to end results;
• Good team player and ability to work under pressure;
• Well-developed computer skills;

How to apply:
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 24th June 2013

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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