Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BURN Manufacturing Full time
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.

BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.

About the role
Burn is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, exceptionally organized person to take on the role of procurement manager.
Duties and Responsibilities

Vendor relations including contract manufacturers and vendors for indirect materials.
Coordinate strategic sourcing and planning activities for the business.

Facilitate activities with departments in the clarification and development of clear and concise specifications for materials, products, equipment and services.

Review requests for proposals (RFPs). The Manager reviews RFPs before sending them out to potential suppliers to bid.
Ensuring the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well-maintained for all procurement transactions.
Work with the R&D team to help guide new product development.

Work with the Quality manager to ensure the quality of our raw materials meets set standards, whether being procured in the country or other countries.

Drive continuous improvements in the indirect procurement process

Work with the central procurement team for any international procurement and feedback on quality or any raw material and equipment issues affecting production processes.

Lead team in negotiations with vendors for indirect materials to gain the required service levels at a price point that enhances organizational profitability.

Review all suppliers on a regular basis and keep the vendor base up-to-date
Onboard local suppliers using the set criteria
Lead the Indirect material purchasing team in identifying risk mitigation requirements.
Lead company exemption and tax reliefs for import of materials, equipment and spares.
Facilitate organizational activities to mitigate risk.
Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Skills and Experience

Degree in Supply chain, procurement, logistics or a related field.
10 years of proven working experience in a supply chain or procurement.
Process-oriented
Detail oriented
Problem solver
Risk averse
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable with Excel
Good understanding of Kenya's country laws on tax and duties and HS codes.
Hands-on experience with supply chain management software such as preferably Microsoft Navision, SAP, Syspro, etc
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success.
Critical thinker with problem-solving skills.
Team player.
Good time management skills.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.
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