Career Opportunities at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure materials and goods from suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to discuss purchases, resolve issues, and improve service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Analyze market trends and supplier pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Report on cost savings achieved and future savings targets.
• Create and maintain credit lines with suppliers.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis related to procurement activities.

Qualifications:

• Must relevant bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain.
• Must have 4+ years’ experience
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, procurement and purchasing software.
• Must have membership of KISM/CIPS.
• Demonstrated experience in cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Proven track record of managing and leading a procurement team.
• Strong commercial acumen and self-driven attitude.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, organized and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers in Kenya.
• Actively seek and acquire new customers to expand the client base.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through attentive service and support.
• Provide tailored hardware product solutions based on specific customer needs.
• Oversee and manage the entire sales process, ensuring timely delivery and follow-up.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive sales plans and strategies for hardware products.
• Set and achieve sales targets in alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to understand demand and competition.
• Monitor market trends and adjust sales strategies promptly to stay ahead of competitors.
• Independently handle and resolve sales-related issues and challenges.
• Lead and manage the hardware business and customer service team efficiently.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration between various departments.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Hardware sales manager in a busy company.
• Must have a proven track record of managing a team of at least 10 people.
• Should possess extensive customer resources and connections within the hardware department store sector.
• Must be a Punjab or Gujarati speaker.
• Should have a deep understanding of the Kenyan market with a willingness to travel as needed.