Nzoia Sugar Purchasing Manager Job in Kenya

Nzoia Sugar Company Limited is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries. 

To fulfill its mandate the Company, an equal opportunity employer wishes to engage a suitably qualified Kenyan for the following position:

Purchasing Manager

1 Position
 

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director. 

He/she will be involved in the procurement process in a busy manufacturing environment and thus he/she should demonstrate high integrity, maturity and ability to work independently under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To liaise with user departments and procure goods and services at competitive prices.
• To prepare for both Management and Board Tender Committee meetings for purposes of awarding tenders.
• Process all orders, both from local and international suppliers, within the regulations.
• To prepare, administer and moderate annual procurement plans.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• First degree preferably in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or equivalent.
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies preferably C.I.P.S or equivalent.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Aged between 35-55 years.
• ICT knowledge.
• At least 7 years’ experience in a large and busy manufacturing concern, three of which must be at senior management level.
• Should have good knowledge in tendering procedures and systems. 
• Good knowledge of procurement regulations and particularly international procurement is necessary.
• Must be a member of K.I.S.M, C.I.P.S is an added advantage.
• Practical, result oriented, analytical and focused.

Candidates are Expected to Possess the Following:-

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
• Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Analytical and Reporting skills
• Customer focus and relationship building expertise
• Project Management experience.

How to Apply

Applications enclosing detailed CVs, two coloured passport size photographs. 

Vital copies of academic and professional qualifications and testimonials together with daytime telephone contacts and names of three (3) referees (one of whom must be current/previous employer) should be addressed to;

The Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Co ltd
P.O. Box 285-50200
Bungoma

Applications should be received not later than Friday 28th November 2014.

Qualified female candidates, persons living with disability, and people from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.