Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mwingi

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Engage within your network for suppliers to meet the demands for purchase volumes of goods in Mwingi at good quality and cheapest price. 
• Receive sourcing orders and forecast from finance department as basis for supplier negotiations, prepare purchase orders and order goods in a timely manner from suppliers. 
• Interact with suppliers on a day to day basis and negotiate aggressively for the very best cost reducing market prices, payment period, expired notice and damaged goods. 
• Resolve any irregularities and non-compliance issues with suppliers concerning purchase orders, tax, payments or any conditions of purchase. 
• Process purchase requisitions / orders as approved by Management 
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and cost price lists. 
• Liaise with management for updated cost price lists and communicate to the team. 
• Develop, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes. 
• To be in charge of the purchase of office equipment for the organization, contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations. 
• Administer supplier performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance. 
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices 
• Produce and maintain regular reports on a weekly and monthly basis. 
• Manage records and supplier documents. 
• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in procurement and Supply Chain management 
• Over 5 years of experience in sourcing for wholesalers, distributors and supermarkets selling purely FMCG. 
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative