JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT MANAGER About This Job: Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. On behalf of our client in the oil & gas industry, we are looking for competent , skilled, and experienced Procurement Manager to work in Nairobi. KEY DUTIES Procurement Planning and Sourcing Support the company strategy, annual planning and project design and planning process by providing procurement historical data; Procurement plans for departments and projects are analysed and sourcing plans are in place (LTAs, pre-qualified, suppliers, new market/supplier assessments, etc.); Compile and communicate procurement and legal guidelines to the procurement team; Departmental objectives setting and performance management; Stakeholder procurement planning and engagement; Coordinate with cross functional teams; Risk Management and information to projects and department management; Capacity building of the team. Procurement Buying Distribute workload; Finding better ways of working in streamlining processes; Supervise tenders and large purchases; Coordinate and consolidate needs across the country/office to action better purchases; Maintain lead time for different thresholds and methods of procurement; Support partner establishments (DELTA stations and shops) with their purchases; Accountable for compliance on procurement processes; Accountable for procurement staff to deliver; Ensure good procurement practices and procedures are understood and applied within the office; Performance management. Supplier management/ Partner management Support teams with Statements of Requirements (SOR); Customer relationship building; Coaching and mentoring; Ensure appropriate supplier/partners selection; Review supplier/partner performance & KPIs. Monitoring and tracking Monitor performance and efficiency; Leadership reporting; Contracts performance monitoring; Operations monitoring: purchased vs planned, proactively look at ongoing business done / planned; Decision making over data; KPIs and Management Standards; Communicate all necessary reports to other colleagues. Essential Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management Professional qualification in supply chain management either CIPS (Level 6) or KISM. At least 3 years of progressive Supply Chain and/or Procurement Management experience. Working experience in the Petroleum Industry is an added advantage. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Able to roll-out appropriate guidelines, tools and templates for improved supply chain and implement them at scale; Able to analyse large amounts of data and generate powerful reports and information from them; Communicating supply chain concepts and terminology in simple language to non-experts; writing in plain English; Strong collaboration skills, able to build cooperation and negotiate compromises; Strong attention to detail; Proven experience of using online technology for communication and learning; Fluent in English; People and team management; Strategic thinking. Application procedure: Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below. Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION. Powered by JazzHR
