Career Opportunities at Altima Africa

• Preparing and Implementing a Procurement Plan;
• Providing advisory services to line managers and project teams on procurement of all goods; works; services and logistical matters;
• Preparing, Publishing and Distributing clear technical specifications for procurement of goods and services;
• Coordinating the receiving, opening  and evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals;
• Participating in supplier qualification and selection process by Developing a supplier evaluation system;
• Developing and Implementing a mechanism for use by the organization wide for measuring and improving purchasing performance;
• Participating in the review and development of contracting strategies;
• Supporting and conducting commercial negotiations with prospective suppliers;
• Formulating Service Level Agreements in consultation with other departments to meet the expectations of internal customers.

• Business Acumen;
• Negotiation Skills;
• Analytical Skills;
• Drive for Results & Operational Excellence;
• Leadership and People Development.

• Business degree from a recognized university;
• Professional Membership in Purchasing and Supplies; CIPS or KISM
• Five (5) years progressive work experience with at least 3 years’ experience working for   Non-Profit and/or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Experience in procuring for Donor funded projects.

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• Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts including support to HODs in budgeting;
• Implementation of adequate internal controls and best practises in the accounts payables, taxation and payroll function in liaison with the Financial Accountant;
• Generating Group management accounts and addendum reports on cost of sale, sale expenses, distribution expenses and CAPEX;
• Working Capital Management, credit control;
• Supply Chain Accounting , Cost Management and make recommendations on margins, discounts, promotions, offers and retiring of non-profitable SKUs;
• Coordinating product cost process including calculating, reviewing and analysing machine and labour hours, overhead cost and allocations, product rates, raw material costs and manufacturing process changes;
• Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts including support to HOD’s in budgeting;
• Carry out detailed operational reviews (deep dives) in plants & monitor the group working capital and treasury management.

• Strong Drive for Results;
• Financial Acumen;
• Analytical Skills;
• Business Acumen;
• Strategic Leadership;
• People Development.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K);
• An MBA will be an added advantage;
• Five (5)  experience in FMCG or busy commercial environment;
• Experience in a Group environment will give a distinct advantage.
• Practical experience of working with an ERP;
• Hand on experience in manufacturing environment.