Ultra Limited is an African
company that is a global leader in textiles specializing in branded promotional
apparel and materials of all types.
1. Senior Procurement
Officer
1 Position
Basic Function
The job holder will be
responsible for ensuring that all purchases done adhere to quality standards
set by the organization and to ensure the implementation of sound and
acceptable best practices in procurement practice and stores management.
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensure the
implementation of sound and acceptable best practices in procurement
practice and stores management.
- Ensure the
organization obtains value for money in every procurement done, besides
adhering to quality standards set by the organization
- Develop and
manage all third party vendor procurement agreements, purchasing and
vendor contractual initiatives
- Overall
supervision of the stores operations
- Develop key
production outsourcing initiatives in the event outsourcing activities
need to take place
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Diploma in
supplies and procurement / Bachelors Degree in purchasing and supplies
- Member of
professional body
- At least
three (3) years experience in a similar function
- IT skills
Competencies
- Strong interpersonal
skills, ability to communicate and manager well at all levels of the
organization.
- Ability to
adapt interpersonal style to suit different people or situations.
- Good
planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to
multitask and work under pressure.
2. Sales Interns
2 Positions
Basic Function
The candidates will be
expected to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration
within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the
company’s products.
Also make personally
contacts and secure new business accounts/customers.
Principal Accountabilities
- Servicing
existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts by
planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or
potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
- Prospecting
new clients and growing the business.
- Preparing
quotations, proposals, tenders, presentations as required.
- Processing
orders in a timely, efficient manner.
- Developing
new business by outgoing phone calls, networking groups and creative local
marketing.
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Diploma in
sales and marketing/ Bachelors degree in Marketing
- At least two
(2) years experience in sales
Competencies
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to
work in a team
- Negotiation
skills
- Ability to
develop client Relationships
- Passion for
selling & meeting customers’ needs.
- IT skills
3. Account Manager
1 Position
Basic Function
The candidate will be
responsible for managing the sales team, which introduces customers to new
products and services, thereby helping the company register profits and make
its business more successful.
The job holder will also be
in charge of setting sales targets and ensuring that those targets are met by
sales executives within the stipulated time.
Principal Accountabilities
- To ensure
customer satisfaction, prospecting and visiting clients
- Make sales
according to set targets
- Retain key
clients
- Daily and
timely reports with proper planning
- Following up
timely delivery and payments of goods
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Business
related first degree or a higher diploma
- Sales and
Marketing diploma
- Minimum 3
years experience.
Competencies
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to
multitask and work under pressure
- Team player
- Should have
leadership skills
4. Graphic Designer
1 Position
Basic Function
The Graphic Designer will
be responsible for ensuring timely development of artworks and production of
samples according to client’s specifications
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensure
timely development of artworks
- Ensure color
separations are done and submitted for printing and artworks forwarded for
embroidery if any
- Follow up to
ensure timely production of samples
- Make
adjustments and/correction on artworks for client’s approval or production
- Make
adjustments or provide additional negatives for printing
- Work in
conjunction with the product development manager in developing new items
and ideas
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Diploma in
Graphic Design and Communication
- Should have
basic drawing skills
- At least one
year experience in developing and creating artworks
Competencies
- Should be
computer literate and familiar with design software i.e. Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Corel Draw. Should also have working
knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have
creative flair
- Should be
able to work within a team
- Should have
good communication skills and be keen on detail
- Should be
able to translate briefs from clients
5. Fashion Designer
1 Position
Basic Function
The Fashion Designer will
be responsible for producing and designing new products and items that are
tailored to meet customer demands.
Additionally, he/she will
be expected to come up with new ideas on fashion that is relevant to client
expectations.
Principal Accountabilities
- Researching
fashion trends and staying current on contemporary styles
- Creating
sketches and samples
- Choosing
materials - Quality wise the materials used for fashion design
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
- Diploma or a
degree in fashion and design from a reputable organization.
- Minimum 2
years experience in a fashion and design environment
- Should be
knowledgeable with designing software’s and other added advantages.
- Experience
in a Manufacturing organization with skills in Design.
- Should be
conversant with fashion and design. Ability to work under minimum
supervision
Competencies
- Should be
computer literate and familiar with design software i.e. Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Corel Draw & wilcom. Should also
have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have
creative flair
- Should be
able to work within a team
- Should have
good communication skills and be keen on detail
- Should be
able to translate briefs from clients
Interested
candidates should forward, their CV’s to info@ultrakenya.net by 14th January,
2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone
contact and addresses of three referees.
Candidates should indicate
clearly on the subject line what position they are applying for.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
