Fontana Enterprises Limited (FEL) is a company incorporated in Kenya under the company's act Cap 486 and started its operations in 1978 as a sole proprietorship business and later incorporated as a limited liability company in 1985.
With its head office in Nairobi, FEL has grown tremendously to become a leader in both local and international procurement and commission agency business in the East African region.
We represent a number of international firms in the East Africa region and also undertake joint ventures with other established firms.
With its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, the firm is strategically located in the East frican Region to effective reach its clients.
Since inception FEL has grown tremendously and has build a solid experience in commission agency, procurement processes, importation logistics and supplies in general.
We provide our customers with superior products and the relevant support services that also includes; company supplies, joint ventures, construction, importation and exportation logistics, installations, commissioning of plants and equipment, training of personnel charged with operation of machines/equipment and after sale services/back-up.
Internationally, we are involved in direct importation of industrial machinery, general merchandise plants, scientific equipment, consumer goods and Chemicals most atimes not found locally.
We also partner or represent manufacturers as agents in major tender jobs in joint venture commission arrangements.The Role You will be responsible for : Developing and implementing sourcing strategies together with cross-functional teams across the organisation.Analysing categories of spend to determine potential opportunities regarding cost optimisation.Management of existing supplier relationships and contracts and renegotiation of supplier contracts where required.Actively searching for alternative sources and solutions of supply.Determining best-in-class processes in order to drive lower cost while improving service levels.Working closely with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure continuity of supply.Managing the vendor market for the category and taking full responsibility on contract management and commercial negotiations.Collaborating with category user departments to reduce the procurement cycle time, improve compliance with policies and achieve targets.Leading/participating in contract reviews and negotiations in coordination with the legal teams.Ideal ProfileYou have at least 1 year experience ideally as a Buying / Procurement within the Accounting Industry.You possess excellent negotiating skills with a strong ability to influence people of all levels.You have working knowledge of communicationYou pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standardYou are a strong networker & relationship builderYou are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environmentsWhat's on Offer?Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performanceOpportunity to make a positive impactLeadership Role