Procurement Specialist at Solenis

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions that help create cleaner and safer environments through sustainable innovation.

 

Procurement Specialist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Role Summary

  • The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for Direct and Indirect Spend for East Africa and West Africa

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic sourcing:
  • Run RFQs/RFPs and sourcing events for both direct and indirect category purchases and negotiate for competitive pricing and payment terms
  • Ensure materials are sourced from approved vendors
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and alternate source for single sourced material
  • Work with regional category teams in sourcing activities
  • Identify and implement cost savings projects which meet or exceed company targets
  • Participate in the forecasting cycle process to guide the business on market intelligence on cost drivers, price trends and risks
  • Analyzing procurement data and conducting spend analysis related to PPV, OTIF & WAPT
  • Contracting & Vendor Selection
  • Work with Legal and key stakeholders to develop contracts for key spend areas
  • Ensure timely loading of all contracts on Salesforce and monitor expiry dates and renewal
  • Supplier Onboarding & Relationship Management
  • Conduct onboarding for newly selected suppliers
  • Hold regular performance reviews for key vendors and document supplier performance issues
  • Build and maintain healthy supplier relationships with the existing & new vendors
  • Resolve service delivery gaps in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate closely with the R&D organization and manufacturing operations to coordinate portfolio changes either for savings or innovation projects
  • Operational knowledge of SAP ERP system/MS office tools/ e-bidding tools
  • Ensures the timeliness and accuracy of general purchasing functions.
  • Ensure supplier OTIF
  • Proactive communication with plant and planning team

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering, Science or Business Administration discipline
  • Professional qualification in Procurement (MCIPS, KISM) will be an added advantage. 
  • Overall experience of at least 5 yrs, in-depth knowledge in direct & indirect strategic procurement role is required
  • Maintain ethical and processional behavior 
  • Strong Stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical, financial analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience and working knowledge of SAP
  • Strong drive for Continuous Improvement and strong Commercial Acumen
  • Should be conversant with international contracts and its documentation
  • Self-starter, mature, good communicator and has strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in multi culture environment
  • Agile, Result-oriented, collaborative and has a can-do attitude
  • Good command of English languages (both in written and spoken)
  • Flexible for domestic travel to supplier sites

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Solenis on solenis.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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