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Athi River

• Overseeing a world-class supplier network to deliver enhanced value to MRM, encompassing spend management, formulation of sourcing strategies, and negotiation of commercial deals and contractual terms aligned with SAFAL Group procurement policies.• Ensuring procurement of materials within agreed cost, quality, inventory, and delivery parameters.• Effectively managing supplies to meet business needs in terms of timing, cost, quality, and quantity.• Efficiently managing supplier… Show more • Overseeing a world-class supplier network to deliver enhanced value to MRM, encompassing spend management, formulation of sourcing strategies, and negotiation of commercial deals and contractual terms aligned with SAFAL Group procurement policies.• Ensuring procurement of materials within agreed cost, quality, inventory, and delivery parameters.• Effectively managing supplies to meet business needs in terms of timing, cost, quality, and quantity.• Efficiently managing supplier contracts, ensuring strict adherence to quoted terms and conditions.• Conducting supplier due diligence, including risk profiling, to minimize procurement risks and maintain a comprehensive understanding of suppliers.• Managing the onboarding process for new suppliers, conducting relevant checks aligned with SAFAL Group policy.• Facilitating pre-qualification processes for suppliers across various categories, updating the supplier database accordingly. Show less

Kenya

• Sourced and procured high-quality goods and services from pre-qualified suppliers on a global and local scale, ensuring optimal value for the Company.• Achieved cost savings by negotiating competitive prices, doubling the recommended annual purchase savings margin to 30%.• Assisted in the preparation and distribution of tender invitations, actively managing and conducting all aspects of the bidding proposal and evaluation process.• Analyzed quotations and bids, performing a… Show more • Sourced and procured high-quality goods and services from pre-qualified suppliers on a global and local scale, ensuring optimal value for the Company.• Achieved cost savings by negotiating competitive prices, doubling the recommended annual purchase savings margin to 30%.• Assisted in the preparation and distribution of tender invitations, actively managing and conducting all aspects of the bidding proposal and evaluation process.• Analyzed quotations and bids, performing a comparative analysis to make informed procurement decisions.• Engaged user departments in developing specifications, ensuring procured items met the desired needs.• Maintained a proactive approach to user satisfaction by facilitating effective communication and alignment of procurement with organizational requirements.• Ensured availability of quality goods and services through timely processing of requisitions, overseeing the prompt delivery of ordered items to end-users. Show less

Kiambu

• Developed, implemented, and periodically reviewed comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, and strategies to optimize value delivery in hotel procurement operations.• Executed procurement activities, including sourcing, selection, negotiation, awarding, and expediting, ensuring strict adherence to the hotel's purchasing policy.• Conducted negotiations on contractual agreements with suppliers, emphasizing added value, lowest total cost, and uncompromised quality.•… Show more • Developed, implemented, and periodically reviewed comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, and strategies to optimize value delivery in hotel procurement operations.• Executed procurement activities, including sourcing, selection, negotiation, awarding, and expediting, ensuring strict adherence to the hotel's purchasing policy.• Conducted negotiations on contractual agreements with suppliers, emphasizing added value, lowest total cost, and uncompromised quality.• Contributed to the setup of the Micros Material Control System Software, enhancing operational efficiency across various hotel departments.• Designed and implemented efficient Procurement Management Systems aligning with both hotel and government procurement regulations and policies.• Provided subject matter expert support for purchasing activities and effectively managed relationships between the hotel and external suppliers.• Forecasted demand levels for services and products, ensuring optimal stock levels and conducting regular checks on slow-moving and dead stock. Show less

• Verified all quotations for accuracy and authenticity before dispatch, providing recommendations based on meticulous analysis of quotations and tenders.• Assisted in the development of the annual procurement plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.• Conducted comprehensive market surveys to inform strategic procurement decisions for various goods and services.• Coordinated material receipt, meticulously inspecting goods for quality, quantity, and… Show more • Verified all quotations for accuracy and authenticity before dispatch, providing recommendations based on meticulous analysis of quotations and tenders.• Assisted in the development of the annual procurement plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.• Conducted comprehensive market surveys to inform strategic procurement decisions for various goods and services.• Coordinated material receipt, meticulously inspecting goods for quality, quantity, and adherence to specifications.• Served as the secretariat to Procurement, Inspection, and Acceptance Committees, ensuring efficient committee proceedings.• Prepared and evaluated tender documents, facilitating seamless submission to the Tender Committee for consideration.• Assisted user departments in the development of tender specifications, actively contributing to the tendering process. Show less

Nairobi