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  • Posted: Jan 28, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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    M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR... M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day.
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    Senior Lead Procurement

    • Your journey will begin by collaborating with the Group Procurement Manager, developing and implementing strategies that secure advantageous terms and drive significant value.
    • You will become the bridge between our needs and the market, engaging with key stakeholders to understand their specifications and expectations. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our expenditures align with our budget, and that every purchase is a step towards excellence.
    • Negotiation will be your forte. You will lead discussions with vendors, securing the best possible terms and ensuring timely delivery of products and services. Your ability to maintain a diverse supplier base will guarantee that we always have the best options at our fingertips.
    • In this role, you will foster long-term, fruitful relationships with suppliers, ensuring great communication and collaboration. Leading procurement projects will see you working closely with department heads, steering initiatives that are critical to our success.
    • Your analytical skills will shine as you research and evaluate prospective suppliers, ensuring they meet our high standards. Transparency and compliance will be your guiding principles, as you conduct competitive procurement processes and maintain meticulous documentation.
    • As trends in the market shift, you will keep us ahead of the curve, ensuring we pay the best price for goods and services without compromising on quality or delivery times. You will assist in controlling spend and building a culture of long-term savings, mitigating risks through due diligence on pre-qualified vendors

    Qualifications and Traits

    • To excel in this role, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field, coupled with at least three years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or contracts positions. A certification in Procurement from a recognized institution (CIPS or KISM) will underscore your expertise.
    • Your technical skills will be complemented by your ability to negotiate, analyze data, and make informed decisions. You will be a highly effective and organized team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the details. Your mature, pragmatic, and flexible approach will enable you to thrive under pressure.
    • Personal characteristics such as being result-oriented, resilient, and having a strong work ethic will set you apart. You will inspire through purpose, think creatively, and not shy away from challenging the status quo. Your ability to shape the future, drive collaboration, and invest in talent will be crucial as you stretch yourself and encourage others to do the same.

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    Research Operations Manager

    Job Purpose

    In your role as Research Operations Manager, you'll act as the driving force behind multiple customer insights projects, blending your expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Leading a dedicated team of 10 Research Associates and Leads, you will shape the course of research, ensuring precision and high standards across all activities.

    Serving as the primary project manager, you will swiftly gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of each project, addressing challenges and research questions with a mastery of best practices and tools at M-KOPA’s disposal. Whether based in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa, your influence will extend across multiple markets.

    Your role encompasses several core responsibilities:

    Research Oversight and Leadership

    • You will uphold the integrity of research by applying rigorous quality control measures to methodologies and data collection. Once the data is in, your analytical prowess will shine as you distill insights and generate compelling, data-driven recommendations through clear and impactful reports.
    • Research Operations
    • You will manage quotas and productivity, ensuring timely delivery of research projects and insightful reports. Overseeing two Customer Insights Research Operations Leads, you will drive operational excellence while nurturing their growth through coaching and mentorship. Additionally, you will streamline processes by refining project kick-offs, onboarding, offboarding, and knowledge management
    • People Management
    • Beyond overseeing research, you'll play a vital role in fostering team development. You will offer guidance, coordinate performance discussions, and hold regular team meetings to provide feedback, share updates, and maintain organizational alignment. You'll keep morale high and champion the hiring and onboarding processes, ensuring a cohesive and high-performing team.

    Key traits and qualifications include:

    • 5+ years of professional experience in market research, analytics, product management, or related fields.
    • A knack for analyzing data, drawing insights, and weaving those findings into compelling narratives.
    • Proven leadership skills, including team management and mentoring.
    • A collaborative spirit and a love for fast-paced, results-driven environments.
    • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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