KTDA Supply Chain Manager Job

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 Supply Chain Manager
Deadline: 14th August 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.