Business Manager at Cytonn Investments

We are looking for a dynamic, talented and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Business Manager – Cymatt. Cymatt is the strategic procurement business of Cytonn, which has the mandate to procure client supplied items for the real estate projects under development, general home improvement items and also for the market at large.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the daily running of the company and ensure all logistics are well handled.

As a Business Manager, the individual will support the company by acquiring clients and creating the right processes to aid in the proper running of the business. The role will entail completing all administrative tasks, including setting up of the offices, organizing the paperwork for each delivery consignment and completing as necessary.

The candidate may be called upon to assist in purchasing, providing quotations and sourcing products within a strict deadline.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish the procurement business office, including all administrative setup
• Prepare and submit weekly sales reports
• Liaise with departments and project teams with regards to ordering to be done, both locally and from foreign markets, to achieve business objectives
• Develop an annual business strategic plan with a clear delivery path
• Acquire clients for long term business growth
• Contacting user departments regularly to update them on orders
• Investigate any issues/discrepancies relating to invoices
• Keep track of quality, quantity, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency in the warehouse
• Organization and facilitation of procurement meetings (and customer meetings from time to time)
• Liaise with logistic companies with sales orders, tracking and tracing deliveries
• Check and amend stock levels and stock control weekly/monthly in the warehouse
• Leverage market data to drive company growth
• Come up with the right business processes to ensure maximum efficiency
• Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee incoming and outgoing correspondence and inquiries, taking action where required
• Collate and manage documentation for approval and signature
• Produce reports as and when required
• Keeping customer accounts up to date
• General administrative tasks as required
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of a Second Upper Class and a B+ or equivalent in KCSE. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage
• At least 7-years’ industry experience is preferred, either in the corporate environment, retail or real estate industry
• Knowledge of purchasing / procurement practices and procedures will be an added advantage
• Must demonstrate strong skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning
• Should demonstrate ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with team members, customers, other staff, and the community
• Demonstrate ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and be persistent
• Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven attitude towards work