Procurement & Logistics Manager at Virtual HR

Responsibilities for the Procurement & Logistics Manager Job

• Reporting to the Director – Project Management Office, the Procurement & Logistics Manager will be in-charge of overseeing Powerhive East Africa’s procurement and logistics operations through establishing the procurement and logistics structures and formulating related strategies.
• Setting up the procurement and logistics structures
• Developing the processes and procedures for the procurement function
• Working with vendors to ethically prequalify and set up background agreements
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant compliance regulations governing procurement in Kenya and East Africa region at large
• Ensuring effective internal control of assets, inventory and property management
• Assisting the Director Project Management Office in coordinating the supply of materials and accounting for them as well
• Assisting in sourcing for suppliers and in the bidding/tendering processes.
• Ensuring reporting and proper documentation of procurement and logistics activities in the company for purposes of compliance
• Managing the company’s Logistics and inventory
• Preparing procurement and logistics reports for guiding management decisions
• Advising the management and staff on matters relating to procurement and logistics

Qualifications for the Procurement & Logistics Manager Job

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Management with a bias in procurement or any relevant field
• A post graduate training and relevant certification by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management – (CIPS, K)
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior role
• Excellent understanding of procurement laws within the East Africa region
• Experience in an organization of a similar capacity will be an added advantage
• Proven ability and experience in handling a startup procurement departments
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced organization