General Motors East Africa Limited the franchise holder for
Isuzu and Chevrolet is a subsidiary of General Motors Company, the world leader
in Automotive Technology.
Applications are invited for the following vacancy:
Purchasing Supervisor
Reporting to the Manager - Production Control, Logistics & Purchasing,
the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:Applications are invited for the following vacancy:
Purchasing Supervisor
- Developing the
annual procurement plan and price index for all products and services
- Developing and
maintaining a reliable and efficient supplier base (proactively identify
potential suppliers, Coordinate source audits, develop and list qualifying
suppliers)
- Co-ordinating
supplier evaluation and implementation of follow-up action plans
- Undertaking
market research to collate all factors affecting procurement decisions
(Prices, new suppliers, global trends – economic & political, material
supply, government policies, etc)
- Monitoring the
company’s supply chain total costs and recommending action plans for cost
optimization / cost reduction initiatives.
- Leading in
negotiating complex/critical purchases with respective buyers
- Ensuring
compliance with relevant policies and internal control procedures
- Participating in
training of users on purchasing processes, developing and maintaining
regular communication with users in order to resolve problems affecting
departmental purchasing requirements
- Overall
supervision of the Purchasing function
For appointment to this position, the successful candidate must
have the following minimum requirements:
- First degree in
a Technical or business field
- Diploma in
Purchasing and Supply
- 6 years
experience in a similar position
- Action oriented,
customer focused, strong problem solving, priority setting and people
skills, attention to detail and ability to make timely decisions.
If you believe you fit the above profile please submit your
Application letter and detailed CV to be received not later than 11th April,
2012 to
The Recruitment & HR Services Manager,
General Motors East Africa Limited,
Enterprise Road, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 30527 – 00100,
Nairobi
Or Email: info.kenya@gm.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Recruitment & HR Services Manager,
General Motors East Africa Limited,
Enterprise Road, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 30527 – 00100,
Nairobi
Or Email: info.kenya@gm.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
