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• Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Africa Collect Textile’s business objectives in Kenya. Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate contracts with local and international suppliers, and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the supply chain. Evaluate supplier… Show more • Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Africa Collect Textile’s business objectives in Kenya. Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate contracts with local and international suppliers, and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the supply chain. Evaluate supplier performance, conduct regular supplier audits, and implement corrective actions as needed• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices in Kenya. Develop risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, address quality issues, and ensure business continuity.• Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve procurement, warehousing and logistics processes at the all-ACT facilities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and process optimization• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for the entire procurement, logistics and warehousing activities at the ACT. Monitor expenses, control costs, and optimize resource allocation to achieve financial objectives.• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement, warehousing and logistics team at ACT. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develop talent within the team and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and generate insights for decision-making. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management to communicate procurement, warehousing and logistics performance metrics. Show less

Overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control.Supporting the development and execution procurement strategies, policies, and programs that will positively impact the Company operations, as well as complying with the existing policies, procedures and processes, laws and regulations.

 Overseeing the supply chain & logistics management and managing the complete end to end procurement processes. Accountable for ensuring 100% on time in full delivery from suppliers. Monitoring suppliers' efficiency to achieve best possible delivery performance. Supporting company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and to help keep a minimum inventory. Drive business development by processing inventory purchases as well as managing customer… Show more  Overseeing the supply chain & logistics management and managing the complete end to end procurement processes. Accountable for ensuring 100% on time in full delivery from suppliers. Monitoring suppliers' efficiency to achieve best possible delivery performance. Supporting company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials and to help keep a minimum inventory. Drive business development by processing inventory purchases as well as managing customer accounts. Providing multiple access points to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) networks, resulting in a greater security of supply and a reduction in cost of ownership for clients. Coordinating work of the Shipping Agents and Customs Brokers to guarantee on-time delivery. Providing leadership for the procurement operations team including a daily start of meeting, a weekly KPI and objectives meeting and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Managing and updating documents including stock, material control, logistic and accounting documentation, and supply reports to maintain operations within budget.Achievements:• Developed a robust network of an alternate regional supplier’s base for most commodities, in order to minimize the cost of procurement and also eventually minimize the overall supply chain costs.• Effectively directed daily operations including supply chain management, employee relations and customer service to generate optimal revenue streams for the business. Show less

 Provided a focal point for materials purchasing and liaising between contractors, vendors and commissioning team for all aspects related to material procurement, logistics and expediting. Prepared material requests of equipment, spare parts, consumables and chemicals for quotation, bid analysis and reviewed purchase orders for completeness to ensure the smooth supply of materials offshore. Liaised with engineering department for further technical substitution and discussions on equipment… Show more  Provided a focal point for materials purchasing and liaising between contractors, vendors and commissioning team for all aspects related to material procurement, logistics and expediting. Prepared material requests of equipment, spare parts, consumables and chemicals for quotation, bid analysis and reviewed purchase orders for completeness to ensure the smooth supply of materials offshore. Liaised with engineering department for further technical substitution and discussions on equipment specifications with vendors to ensure that items received match the purchase orders. Expedited deliveries along with continually monitoring suppliers to ensure progress against purchase order is in line with delivery timing agreed. Organized the kick off meetings with vendors, contractors or engineers ensuring that instructions are clearly explained and understood. Maintained related records and databases as well as prepared PSR (Procurement Status Report) to present accomplishments and progress to management.Achievements:• Effectively managed and coached a team of buyers to maximize operational efficiency.• Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and to achieve ‘best price/best quality/fastest delivery’ purchasing.• Created project reports, timesheets, 6 weeks forecast/look ahead and POB reports to present accomplishments and progress to management.• Supporting HR through training, development and change management and motivating, stimulating and coaching employees and teams Show less

 Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations Review and develop new and cost-effective transportation strategies for the transport services sectors. Track orders and ensure timely delivery Review quality of purchased products Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with… Show more  Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations Review and develop new and cost-effective transportation strategies for the transport services sectors. Track orders and ensure timely delivery Review quality of purchased products Develop an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers Stay up to date with industry trends and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with current and potential clients when it is beneficial to the company Manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysesAchievements• Frequent simulations for determining optimal logistic concept (optimization of warehouses with regard to location and size (m2) and transport/distribution solutions)• Develop and implement customization of customer orders in logistics operation• Contributing to greening through re-use / return packaging, optimization of transport and distribution (carbon footprint). Show less