Careers at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose

Have you specialized in vehicle sourcing, garage services, and spare parts procurement? Were looking for you!

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Nairobi, is seeking to hire a proactive and results-oriented Procurement Officer to join their dynamic supply chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all procurement activities related to the company's fleet including the acquisition of vehicles, spare parts, garage and maintenance services, and related contract management.

This role requires strong negotiation skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to ensure compliance with company procurement policies while maintaining accurate data and records using Excel. Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for vehicles, spare parts, garage services, and maintenance contracts.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for vehicle sourcing, spare parts, and servicing ensuring quality, value, and reliability.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements with suppliers and service providers.
• Manage and maintain contracts with garages and maintenance partners, ensuring service level compliance and timely renewals.
• Monitor and analyze vehicle maintenance costs and performance to identify savings opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure adherence to procurement procedures, company policies, and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier databases.
• Utilize Excel for data tracking, spend analysis, and procurement reporting; support integration with ERP/SAP systems.
• Work closely with operations and finance teams to forecast vehicle and spare parts requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support the organizations operational needs.
• Review supplier performance regularly to ensure continuous improvement in quality, cost, and service delivery.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in procurement, with strong exposure to vehicle sourcing, spare parts, and garage services.
• Solid understanding of contract management and supplier evaluation processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for procurement data and record-keeping.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP or any ERP system is an added advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

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Job Purpose:

 Are you fluent in French? Do you possess a keen interest in sales or have valuable sales experience and proficient in French? Our client is actively seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Pre-Sales Executive. In this pivotal position, you will play a crucial role in enhancing customer experience for our clients in West Africa. If you're passionate about leveraging your language proficiency and sales acumen to drive impactful results, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Our client: Our client is business conglomerate that endeavors to provide a gamut of technology solutions par excellence for a range of sectors. Areas of expertise lie across electronic security systems, Queue Management System and Visitor management Systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Sales to ensure the successful closure of the sales process.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals such that it meets client's requirement.
• Managing the sales bid process by responding to RFIs & RFP.
• Carrying out tender responses, answering and expanding on functional / technical requirements within complex tender documents of potential clients.
• Ability to carry out market research and lead profiling.
• Assist the sales team in qualifying potential customers Working with the Pre-Sales Manager and the Business Development Manager to ensure that all sales documentation and collateral is kept up to date and relevant.
• Keeping abreast of market trends and product & competitor landscapes by actively researching and maintaining a thorough understanding of our own products and competitor strengths and weaknesses.
• Require written and communication skills to create sales presentations and verbal communication skills to present ideas and speak confidently.
• Generate more leads by building relationships with customers and proactively seeking new sales opportunities by conducting market analysis developing new relationships with prospective clients.
• Must be able to communicate professionally in written responses.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at working with multiple stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in working with Microsoft Office.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any major is preferable.
• Minimum 1 year of working experience, will be an advantage having sales experience in the software industry.
• Skilled in preparing/analyzing complex technical specifications & bids.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both written and spoken
• Relationship management skills.