Job Description
Within our entity Lesaffre Kenya, you areresponsible for Supply Chain & procurement activities in compliance with the local legislation, the Lesaffre Group guidelines and the MEA (Middle East & Africa) Region Sales strategy.
You will actively participate in optimizing logistics flows (internal/external) in term of time and costs. You manage all activities related to the supply, reception, conversion/processing and logistics of raw materials, packaging and finished products, warehousing, including the clients' deliveries (local and exports), the coordination and collaboration with suppliers and transport companies.
You oversee the supply chain team with two direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing:
You deploy Lesaffre Kenya Purchasing Strategy aligned with Group & Regional Strategy.You are responsible of all categories of purchase including energy, raw materials, packaging, transport, services, investments & spare parts.
Making the yearly procurement plan for the top 10 materials in coordination with Regional Purchasing department.
Responsible of all the "Source to Contract" and "Procure to Pay" Process.
Carrying outevaluation processes for new supplier.
Conducting supplier research for the purchase request until negotiating prices and submission ofthe supplier selected for approval
Communicatingwith suppliers to secure price quotations, technical specifications and relevant details
Sending relevant order form, contract, protocol progress form, etc. to the selected supplier until approval of the final contract
Carrying out the necessary follow-up and controls to ensure that orders are met on time and with the desired quality.
Supporting supplier audits carried out by the quality unit
Ensuring that all requireddocuments are delivered to the accounting team on time
Identifying potential savings in all purchasing categories
Coordinatingwith the departments involved the technical aspects of supplier approval, especially in the aspects of food safety, safety at work, traceabilityetc.
Maintaining the suppliers database
Supply Chain:
Consolidatingand followingup the safety stock levels, reviewingout of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommending mitigating actions
Conducting root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and definingcorrective action plans
Providingrecommendations to improve OTIF and inventory.
Supporting demand planning monthly meetings with the general manager
Bridgingcommunication with Banks and insurance companies to process import of any item
Processing invoices and obtaining all custom documents.
Ensuring thatgoods loading and transportation are properly managed
Following up documents are distributed to relevantgovernment agencies on time
Liaising withshipping agents in line with necessity and global tender scope
Identifyingpotential savings in raw materials, storage, shipping and logistics
Quarterly reviewing of routes to optimize costs and better serve customers
Follow the whole clearance process with customs and related authorities.
Warehousing:
Reconcilingthe supplier goods received notes to our purchase orders
Evaluatingstock levels and warehouse occupancy levels
Coordinatingmonthly stock counts of all inventories
Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, or International trade, or Business Administration with an experience of 10 years in Supply Chain / Procurement in an international environment.
Basic knowledge of SAGE system, master Office 365
Strong knowledge of the local authorities' process (KRA, KEBS, etc)
Soft skills:
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities
Problem solving
Decision-making
Time-management ability
A keen eye for detail and a results driven approach
Conscientious and responsible
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ease of communication and interpersonal relations, both internal and external and at all levels
A dynamic and active person, with the willingness to take on workloads and the ability to meet professional challenges.
Tenacious and persistent in achieving objectives
