Wrigley Company East Africa - Direct Procurement Manager Job Vacancy

Description

The Wrigley Company East Africa, a local subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, a leader in the global confectionery industry and the world’s largest manufacturer of chewing and bubble gum seeks to recruit a Direct Procurement Manager.

Reporting to: Regional Procurement Director CISMEA region and dotted into Factory Manager

Job Purpose Statement

This position is responsible for the procurement of direct materials for the Nairobi factory.

The incumbent has primary responsibility for sourcing, budgeting, negotiating, and procuring all assigned direct materials, as well as direct department management.

Manages the strategic sourcing process associated with the planned purchase of various direct materials for the Nairobi factory

Principal Accountabilities

The Direct Procurement Manager plays a key role in communicating and working with the Factory Manager in execution of the following accountabilities:

• Responsible for the procurement of direct materials for the Nairobi factory.
• Monitor inventory of related raw materials at Company’s manufacturing facility as well as supplier facility to ensure production.
• Responsible for budget preparation for all direct materials (OB, Re-plan and quarterly LE), sourcing strategies creation and execution.
• Negotiate favorable terms of purchase agreements with suppliers which meet company’s needs, while achieving favorable purchase prices and timely, risk free procurement.
• Review, procure, and expedite assigned materials, where appropriate, to ensure a continuous supply to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for leading and implementing cost improvement initiatives specific to direct materials categories. Incumbent works closely with Technical Procurement, productivity team to develop initiatives to improve costs.
• Lead activities regarding optimization with suppliers, including but not limited to: EDI, SMI, SMOI
• Work closely with Supplier Quality , regulatory teams to qualify local suppliers within tight deadlines
• Responsible for the suppliers’ localization, development of local suppliers. Identify alternative suppliers to minimize single sourcing.
• Be active member of the Regional Procurement team , as well as Global Procurement team

Incumbent Requirements

• University degree in Business , second degree (MBA preferable)
• Minimum of five years work related experience within the FMCG industry.
• Proven leadership skills in decision making and problem solving
• Proven project management skills
• Candidate should have/ demonstrate experiences in local suppliers development for food industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong multi tasking abilities are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with solid understanding of ERP software (SAP is a must )
• Strong negotiation skills are required
• Fluent English is a must
• Ability to work efficiently on his/her own and as a member of a team(team members can be from different countries )
• Able to travel up to 35-40%

Functional Area: Procurement

If you believe you fit into the above profile, please send your full curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to E-mail: hr.ke@wrigley.com to reach us not later than Friday 4th November, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Lutheran World Federation Camp Information Officer - Dadaab Refugee Camp

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.

Camp Information Officer

Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Project planning, implementation and management

• Regular visits to the field to collect data, analyzing the data and disseminating the information to the community, implementing partners and the donor Agency
• Participate in developing tools for data collection and analysis
• He will identify gaps both within the project and out of the project in relation to the UNHCR standards and share with the Sector head
• Prepare an information data bank at camp level and frequent update of the information database
• He/she will represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings at camp level
• Prepare training manuals for induction of new arrivals on the processes and conduct during the registration
• Develop and maintain a client-oriented approach with all relevant stakeholders to help identify their information requirements of the refugees.

2. Coordination at Camp level

• Share information, give feed back and share gaps noticed at camp level in the coordination meetings
• Support the Camp Field Officer to organize annual events eg World Aids day, World refugee day,
• Work closely with implementing partners/community to ensure information is given and feed back shared.
• Responsible for supervising refugee staff in accordance with LWF policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring all LWF staff observe the highest standards of the Code of Conduct

Qualification & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Communication, information Sciences, Journalism, Media studies
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in humanitarian program management, preferably in refugee settings.
• Experience gained in data management and DTP platforms is an added advantage.
• Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from working with UN organizations, national and international NGOs.
• Working knowledge and experience of SPHERE and UNHCR standards and security protocols
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.
• Experience in training, facilitation and capacity building

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision
• General knowledge about the political, socio-economic and social situation in the regions.

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 4th November, 2011

Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 48, Dadaab
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Kiamokama Tea Factory Factory Supervisor and Tea Extension Assistant Job Vacancies in Kenya

Kiamokama Tea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, dynamic and self motivated persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Factory Supervisor

Reporting to the Production Manager - the successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Ensuring that production of tea is carried out within the set quality standards;
• Maintaining accurate production records;
• Ensuring achievement of the set production targets;
• Supervision of staff in the assigned production lines;
• Ensuring maintenance of hygiene standards in the production floor;
• Liaising with the factory management on production floor issues.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:-

• ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ plain;
• Diploma in Food Science and Technology from a recognized institution;
• Good knowledge of ISO 2200 food safety management systems;
• At least three (3) years working experience in a food processing establishment;
• Computer literacy.

Tea Extension Services Assistant

Reporting to the Field Services Coordinator - the successful candidate will be responsible for:-

• Carrying out farm demonstrations on crop maintenance at the assigned farms;
• Training farmers on the application of fertilizer;
• Assist in establishing tea and tree nurseries;
• Ensuring their proper maintenance of tea farms;
• Training farmers on plucking of quality tea leaf;
• Assisting farmers in planting quality tea plants and carrying out census of plant population;
• Carrying out verification to new growers and transfer cases;
• Training farmers on effective management of tea nurseries;
• Liaising with other authorities in solving problems concerning tea growing;
• Participating in communicating the company’s policies to farmers as and when required;

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications skills and experience:-

• ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE C+ plus;
• Diploma in Agriculture/ Extension Services from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years experience in tea extension and other agronomic practices;
• Clean driving license classes F and G;
• Computer literacy.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for these jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 11th November 2011.

Factory Unit Manager,
Kiamokama Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 374,
Keroka

Email: info@kiamokama.ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Head of Finance & Strategy

Our client is a leading privately owned bank with strong focus on the SME Market. The bank focuses on exceptional customer service and innovative approaches to product development.

The company seeks to recruit the Head of Finance & Strategy who will be responsible for formulating and implementing the Bank’s strategy as well as providing value adding financial management information to the Executive and the Board of Directors.

The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Chief Finance Officer.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and implementing the Banks strategy.
• Providing leadership in the development of continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the Bank.
• Evaluating and advising on the impact of long range planning and reviewing of strategies and the regulatory implications.
• Providing recommendation to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Developing Bank’s operating plans and financial budgets to support these plans.
• Leading the Bank’s management team and managing the processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
• Implementing the Bank’s corporate scorecard and leading management team in development of departmental scorecards aligned to the corporate scorecard.
• Ensuring credibility of the Finance and strategy function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Taking a lead in preparation of financial management information for the Board.
• Reviewing of financial reports and ensuring that they comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation of accurate and timely statutory financial reports.
• Taking a hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive product cost and profitability system.
• Coordinating activities of external service providers including external auditors; regulator; insurance brokers and underwriters.
• Leading and managing a team of accountants and performance analyst.

The Ideal Candidate should have;

• Minimum of 8 years working experience 5 of which should have been in a senior finance or strategy role.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Masters degree in Business management or Finance or economics.
• Professional qualifications of CPA (K) or ACCA.

Competencies required for this Role:

• Strategic thinking and visionary
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid financial and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and highly developed IT skills
• Ability to build strong teams and achieve work through teams
• Initiative, drive and able to work under pressure.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good negotiating skills and persuasive.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position (Head of Finance & Strategy) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is Monday 31st October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted