Procurement Manager at GivePower

• As the Procurement Manager, you will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as leading the sourcing and procurement processes. You will be responsible for managing the purchase of all goods and services as required by the company ensuring they are on time and keeping accurate track of inventory items. You will provide the structure, organization, and strategy for all purchasing including assuming responsibility for coordinating & overseeing RMAs, warranty, warehouse management, local shipping arrangements, and supporting the importation of goods into Kenya.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement and optimize cradle-to-grave procurement processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Strong system management experience in relations to Procurement (preferably DEAR)
• Coordinate with stakeholders to evaluate and propose minimum stock levels for critical goods
• Work closely across the organization with key stakeholders t understand their procurement needs and specifications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing-related inquiries and collaborate effectively with various departments
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders in aligning procurement activities with organizational goals
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and secure high-quality suppliers while optimizing costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with overall business goals
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers to establish favourable terms and agreements
• Cultivate strong vendor relationships, ensuring performance meets or exceeds expectations
• Coordinate the shipment of goods within Kenya based on stakeholder needs
• Support import and export of goods being sent to Kenya or to be returned from Kenya to vendors internationally
• Develop and manage procurement budgets, tracking expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost containment
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product or service quality
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate procurement-related risks
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on procurement performance
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or related field or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
• Membership in a professional organization (such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) will be an added advantage.
• Experience with 5S and Kaizen a plus
• Experience in accounting is an added advantage.
• Deep familiarity with typical purchase agreements and important clauses
• Strong track record for providing timely solutions and deliverables
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Thrives in a dynamic environment, natural problem solver
• Maintains a positive can-do attitude with growth mindset
• Strong project management, and second-to-none organization skills
• Experience working with multiple teams
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with a variety of MRP solutions, DEAR experience preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel