Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

The procurement manager will be responsible for the procurement of commodities through development and implementation of commodity strategy plans and management of supplier relationship. 

The successful candidate must have relevant experience in managing purchase operations of products, goods related to food production, catering and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organize, direct and controls activities related to the procurement function by implementing procurement strategy and policy and forecast procurement needs.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

Keys Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or any other related field.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing purchase operations of products, goods related to food production, catering and facilities management.
• Must have excellent customer focus, ability to work under pressure.

Qualified candidates to forward their Resumes to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke

Professional Chef

Professional Chef

The Chef will be responsible for all food productions and management of the Kitchen section including banquet functions, menus and food purchase specifications. 

Have good understanding of policies relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to proper cooking methods and presentation of food with decorative display.
• Oversee kitchen operations, develop and implement menus..
• Help in developing wells signature dishes that are standard in all three establishments.
• Develop, train and maintain a professional work force.
• Estimate materials and labour cost to efficiency deliver on clients’ expectations. 
• Ensure correct items and amount of food is prepared prior to food service and is stored correctly.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure that the employees adhere to the same.
• Training the kitchen personnel and ensure they attain professionalism as per work demand.
• Maintain discipline in the department according to wells staff regulation.
• Meeting guests and obtaining their feedback.
• Monitor performance of kitchen department and the associated personnel.
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply wastage and theft.
• Inspect facility and deliveries to ensure their compliance to the laid down standard operating procedures.
• Provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel
• Instructing cooks and ensuring that  all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet the kitchen’s specifications and commitment to quality
• Verifies that kitchen staffs follow all recipes and portions sizes correctly and in service.
• Ensures kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized and away from contamination.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets.

Desired Qualification & Skills

• Suitable applicants must have food production qualification from a reputable institution.
• Have a mastery of preparing continental and African cuisine.
• At least 2 years working experience.
• Have working knowledge of Menu making, costing and planning for events and banquets.
• Demonstrable team work and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Communication (English and Kiswahili).
• Valid Food Handler’s Health Certificate on application or during interview.

Qualified candidates to forward their Resumes to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke

Elective Africa Position :: Intern, Accounts and Business Development

Elective Africa

Position: Intern, Accounts and Business Development

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Summary: Elective Africa ‘’EA’’ is seeking to recruit an Intern to support our Accounting and Business Development teams.

Elective Africa is an organization in the education travel industry.

The intern will gain experience and training in many aspects of accounting and business development while also assisting with various upcoming projects to be undertaken by the company in the last quarter of 2015. 

This will be in addition to gaining a good understanding of working with a diverse team of people.

To succeed, you will need to be good at numbers; keen attention to detail is required with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.

 

This opportunity is unique because it gives you a chance to excel in the context of meaningful travel in a company led by young, dynamic and creative executives with worldwide exposure.

If you exceed our expectations you will be offered a position in the company at the end of your internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounts receivables and accounts payables task.
• Prepare financial documents such as payment vouchers and invoices and capturing of transactions in the accounting software.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and projects costing.
• Monitoring spend and provide reconciliations with comparison to budget.

Working with the Business Development (BD) team, he/she will be expected to:

• Develop in-depth knowledge about the business, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
• Assist in coming up with the business and marketing plans in coordination with BD team to achieve revenue goals.
• Analyze the current and past budgets, expenses, sales, revenues and product deficiencies in order to provide recommendations for business growth and problem resolution and to realize adequate ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in a accounting or related field with a minimum of second class honors upper division
• Professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• A grade B+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent).
• Good computer skills (MS Office).
• Willingness to work long & odd hours to complete assignments with little or no follow-up.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• A creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Detailed oriented, keen attention to details and willing to work as a team player.
• Proactive and results oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

To apply, send your application pack to hr@electiveafrica.com with the following to be received by September 3, 2015

1. A resume with three referees
2. A cover letter
3. Copy of degree certificate and KCSE certificate is required in the application to be successful.

Subject line to read: Application for the Position of Intern Accounts and Business Development

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Elective Africa :: Communications and Public Relations Officer

Elective Africa

Communications and Public Relations Officer

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Summary: Elective Africa ‘’EA’’ is seeking an enthusiastic Communications and Public Relations (PR) Officer to join our unique Expedition Company.

Elective Africa is a leading organizer of education travel opportunities. Elective Africa (EA) believes it is most effective when it is in communication and in good relations with its various stakeholders from written communications to social networking engagement.

To succeed, you will need to have very good writing skills, energetic, hard working, social media and web-savvy and with creative ideas on how to engage audiences in the various platforms.

This opportunity is unique because it gives you the opportunity to excel in the context of meaningful travel in a company led by young, dynamic and creative executives with worldwide exposure.

 

Responsibilities

• Developing Publications that communicate the organization's activities and products.

1. Developing, writing and editing publications and materials.
2. Gathering articles for publication from various sources as desired.

•  Media Relations: Use relevant forms of media to build, maintain and manage the reputation of EA.

1. Informing our stakeholders about any recent developments in the organization.
2. Manage inquiries from different media regarding the activities of the organizations. He/she will speak on behalf of the company.
3. Manage EA contacts database.

• Graphic Design: Develop handouts, publicity brochures, direct mail leaflets, multimedia programs and videos.

1. Will be required to do a minimal level of in-house graphic design work.
2. Managing outsourced designing work by ensuring high quality design output.

• Community Relations: Uphold the reputation of the organization within the community with accurate information that portrays the organization in the correct way.
• Social Media Management: Updating social networking as per each media usage.
• Webpages Content Management: Ensure that the information on the organization’s online web presence is up to date.
• Research: The CO will conduct research on the perceptions and attitudes of the target audience for EA to enable EA develop and maintain effective communication programs.
• Communication Policy: Fine-tune the communication and PR policy to meet desired level of productivity for the team and organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Communication and/or Public Relations with a minimum of second-class honors upper division.
• A grade B+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent) with similar grades in languages.
• Minimum of one and a half years work experience is required.
• Evidence of outstanding communications and presentation skills at the current position.
• Good writing skills is essential with keen attention to detail.
• Evidence of basic graphic design skills is essential.
• Willingness to work long and odd hours to complete assignments with little or no follow-ups.
• A creative, detailed oriented person and a team player.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Social media and web savvy.

To apply, send your application pack to hr@electiveafrica.com with the following to be received by September 3, 2015

1. A resume with three referees
2. A cover letter
3. Copy of degree certificate and KCSE certificate is required for the application to be successful.

Subject line to read: Application for the Position of Communications and PR Officer

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.