CFYE Consultancy – Supply Chain Expert at Palladium International

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to provide strategic advice to our Implementing Partner (IP) specializing in the waste-to-energy recycling value chain and support the client to develop a robust supply chain strategy. Suitable for applicants who have experience working in the supply chain development in the informal sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya.

Objectives And Responsibilities

• Supply chain strategy : Review our current supply chain processes (Informal biomass, pre-qualification systems, sourcing) and find bottlenecks and other issues; Revise or create the IP’s supply chain strategy and provide recommendations on improvements based on the company growth plans
• Procurement expansion strategy : Review the IP’s expansion plans for future project sites and scale; In consultation with IP’s staff, develop procurement structures, roles, processes and forecasting plans for next 2 year expansion plans and provide recommendations on visions for expansion past 2 years
• Internal procurement system improvement : Review IP’s current system of google sheet, google forms, ARKA Inventory; In consultation with IP’s finance and procurement officers, review QuickBooks that track procurement from requisition through inventory management; Provide recommendations for improvement in system; Support in revisions to improve to internal tracking system; Support in improving the tracking dashboard on google sheets to show dynamic KPIs for procurement team
• Procurement contract management improvement : Review current procurement standards, and contracts (specifically large or complex procurement demands) and future needs; Based on best practices, develop templates for future contracts (inclusive of penalties, legal standards, tenders, credit, etc.), develop the standards detailing processes for implementing these contracts
• Overall procurement at IP’s recommendations : Based on all the reviews and development work done, what are the other recommendations, tips, or strategies for future improvements that we should do for the IP’s procurement works.

Deliverables

• Supply chain strategy review report with practical improvement steps.
• Expansion strategy review report with recommendations for next two years of growth.
• Develop structure, processes, and role requirements for expansion of sites.
• Improvement of the internal procurement tracking system.
• Contract templates & implementation process for supply contract management.
• Final report with overall observations, benchmarking, and recommendations for the supply and procurement systems at the IP.

Operational Arrangements

The consultants will report directly to the Country team and work day to day with the Implementing partners.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management & Optimization.
• Knowledge in Information Technology and Automation.
• Demonstrated best practice in legal process and systems for procurement.
• Demonstrated experience working in value chain development and especially in Kenya or Sub-Saharan Africa context, and developing supply chain strategies.
• Previous experience advising or working with private sector preferable.
• Demonstrated experience working with small fast growing companies.
• Experience in informal supply chains; familiarity with supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of and experience in procurement (contracts) systems in Kenya.
• Experience working with Metrics for functional Area tracking.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organisations
• Innovative and collaborative
• Strong communication skills – an ability to clearly communicate (both written and oral) complex results to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Basic knowledge in office suit (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent planning and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.