KTDA Supply Chain Manager Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individual to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position.
 

Supply Chain Manager

One(1) Position
 

Position Scope: Reporting to the Group Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the supply chain for KTDA MS and KTDA managed factories.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating drafting of contracts on acceptance of offer for new suppliers;


• In conjunction with the senior buyer and the supply chain and procurement analyst, spearhead the management of all -key spend categories through framework agreements


• Participating in budget preparation and control;


• Approving payments for procured goods and services;


• Evaluating and appraising supplier performances on delivery lead times and other parameters approved by the management;


• Coordinating disposal of boarded stores for  KTDA fraternity;


• Overseeing timely delivery of goods and services;


• Ensuring status reports on procurement are prepared and sent to respective users;


• Coordinating all procurement under TREO scheme;


• Managing communications between suppliers and user departments;


• Ensuring satisfactory completion of the importation process;


• Preparing procurement forecast for machinery and other items;


• Ensuring user requests through PRV’s are recorded and forwarded to respective officers for action;


• Supervising and appraising staff;


• Managing Suppliers;


• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;


• Post graduate diploma in Purchasing/logistics management (CIPS, CILT);


• Membership to a professional body (KISM, CIPS);


• Seven (7) years experience three (3) of which must have been at supervisory level;


• High level of integrity;


• Attention to detail;


• Excellent customer service skills;


• Excellent negotiation skills;


• Excellent interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to Apply Online

Deadline: 14th August 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.