East African Holding is a diversified conglomerate primarily engaged in the manufacturing of FMCGs, Building Materials, Logistics, Mining and Real Estate. We are looking for capable well experienced candidates with proven track record and credentials to support our foriegn procurement, which includes the purchases of a wide array of products ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
To advise the EAH group companies on procurement activities and its system & practices in order to reduce procurement cost, compressing procurement lead times and increasing service levels for its internal customers.
PART II - BROAD FUNCTIONS
Responsible for leading, directing and advising the following functions:
1. Inventory & purchase records analysis
2. Sourcing
3. Supplier development
4. Contract negotiations
5. Procurement systems & procedures
6. Inbound supply chain
7. Monitoring & Compliance
PART III - PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data collection and spend analysis.
2. Market research for assessment of supply market
3. Identification of suitable suppliers and development of supplier portfolio
4. Intelligence field report as to identify contracting and savings opportunities
5. Aiding with various purchasing procedures, inventories, vendor accounts, proposals and similar preparations
6. Reviewing purchase contracts
7. Carrying out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function, its methodology, identify and implement improvements. Continuously explore means to improve process for reduction in cycle time, inventory controls, reduction in material transportation cost etc.
8. Conducting internal process reviews and ensuring strict adherence to the process parameters/systems.
9. Keeping track of entire value chain of major raw materials to provide useful insight and analytical support for decision making and business planning
10. Responsible for solving requirements and escalating various issues
PART IV - PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIP
Inside the Company
Heads of procurement, members of Finance & Accounts department
Outside the Company
Suppliers, Government departments, Ports & Customs & Transporters
PART V - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Education
1. Bachelor Degree holder and/or Diploma in Purchasing
2. Knowledge of LC terms, international Incoterms, local tax & commercial laws, Customs laws, licensing and other duty saving schemes
Experience & Skills
1. 12-15 years experience in procurement function in leading corporate groups in Ethiopia or its nearby countries
2. Impeccable integrity
3. Proven skills in leading buyers/group of buyers
4. Good command over written and verbal languages – English
PMP certified project manager from PMI USA with over 15 years of experience in procurement, negotiations, new business establishment, branding and marketing.
MBA in marketing and professional researcher, business consultant and advisor.
Looking forward to further discussion on Skype. Worked extensively in Finance,
Management and IT fields with reputed US/ UK/ Australian companies on building
marketing strategies both offline and online, feasibility study, business viabity, commercial estimations etc.
I have 10 years experience in procurement with EPC based companies. Also have experience in SAP mm as end user. I have handled many commodities with Indian n foreign suppliers for P2P process.
I have worked on Frame Agreements, VAVE projects. Also, worked on inventory management project.
Procurement purchase vendor development budgeting estimation logistics contract management SCM good negotiation skills
Relevant Skills and Experience
SAP,ERP,ORACLE, professional in negotiation for lowest price credit facility timely delivery for Procurement of commodities
1. Africa Experience - Zambia , Mozambique & South Africa . Visited Zambia & Mozambique.
2. 28 years of procurement experience across the globe across the vertical .
3. Six international certification in Procurement & supply chain .
- Embedding Sustainable Procurement , The CPD Standards Office UK
- Certificate Program in Contract Management (CCPM) & Public Procurement (CPPP) from the World Bank USA
- Certificate Program in The fight against corruption from UNODC
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCP) , Resource Integration Management (CIRM) & Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS USA.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from ISM USA.
4. Other certifications
-Certified ZED consultant, Quality Council of India.
-Certified Corporate Director from Institute of Directors India.
- Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from ASQ USA.
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from PMI USA.
-Certificate Course in e-Commerce from SPJIMR India.
5. I will be able to handle this project remotely from India .
6. I will be able to meet the time zone requirements of Africa.
7. Kindly have a look at my profile.