Country Supply Chain Lead

Our client, a Global commercial real estate, facilities management, outsourcing, advisory service and investment firm is looking to recruit a Country Supply Chain Lead based in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will be required to lead & support the development of supply chain solutions relevant to the performance of facility management services on behalf of the organisation & clients in Kenya. He/she will be required to provide facilitation & negotiation leadership for the assigned contract portfolio with the goal attaining the optimal balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for development & management of relevant country preferred supply chains.
Provide the FM operational teams & customers access to best in class suppliers within the local market.
Identify development initiatives for preferred suppliers.
Work closely with Facilities Manager & leadership to implement effective sourcing strategies.
Negotiate on soft & hard services with suppliers regarding quality, availability, service and price.
Manage request for Request for Proposal RFP and Request for Quotations RFQ’s.
Collect data on spend and analyse for reporting to management.
Conducts effective Supplier Relationship Management based on supplier matrix.
Responsible for management and performance of all FM sourcing & procurement related activities.

Qualification:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Procurement or business-related course.
Must be a member of CPM / MCIPS / CPSM professional body.
Candidates with a background in Project Management will have a distinct advantage.
E-procurement experience will be an added advantage.
Contract law knowledge.
Proven experience working on suppliers T&C.
Must have senior management experience working with a blue-chip corporate company.
Previous experience working with Facilities Management company would be an added advantage.
Advanced IT skills will be required.
Excellent communicator.
Excellent negotiating & interpersonal skills.