Safaricom Senior Buyers (Commercial) Job Vacancy

Safaricom, an equal opportunity employer is looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.

Senior Buyers (Commercial)
SC&A – SB – AUG10

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyers will effectively implement the procurement processes and procedures ensuring all set KPI ’s are met, managing the tendering process for various acquisitions and ensure that Safaricom secures the best service/product at competitive rates.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

* Validate all purchase requisition raised by users department by reviewing required specifications for approval by the Head of Department or Division;
* Validate all purchase requests from users for budget and approval;
* Ensure quotation and tendering processes are followed and set KPI’s are met;
* Carry out Quotations and quotation analysis as per authority limits
* Initiate tendering process for all purchases in allocated Categories;
* Undertake tender evaluations and preparation of tender board reports;
* Assist Purchasing Manager in post tender negotiations;
* Achieve cost saving targets by negotiating fair rates with suppliers while maintaining quality and value;
* Generate monthly reports on various key performance indicators;
* Develop and implement internal customer training programs on the Procurement system;
* Advise users on best practice in acquisition process for various categories of goods and services;
* Assist with development/updating and adherence of laid down processes and procedures in all purchasing activities.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

* An honors degree in a business or related discipline from a recognized university;
* Full CIPS qualification is essential;
* Member of procurement professional body e.g. KISM or MCIPS;
* Minimum 6yrs working experience in supply chain management in a blue chip company;
* Must have excellent computer knowledge (Ms Office);
* Must have good report writing & presentation skills;
* Attention to detail with good analytical skills, initiative, concern for quality and customer centric.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below.

All applications must be received on or before Wednesday, 25th August 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Vía Email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke