- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- Location
- Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Hotpoint Appliances Limited has an exciting career opportunity in the Commercial Department.
We are seeking for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results oriented individual who is committed to excellent performance and participating in our growth strategy.
Reports to: Procurement Head
Department: Commercial
Location: Head Office, Ruiru
Job Purpose
- Ensure a smooth flow between the Head of Procurement and the product management team.
- Facilitate seamless communication and interaction internally (with respective departments) and externally (suppliers and customers)
- Key focus on Data utilization, analysis, preparation and financial thumbprint on all negotiations and projects/activities.
Job Responsibility and Accountability
- Ensure monthly meetings with the respective departments are held – Sales channels, Marketing, Service and Imports.
- Clear data analysis, planning and agenda for each meeting.
- Ensure time-based strategy for any EOL models.
- Ensure valid Contracts are in place – which are integrated with feedback from the respective departments – Procurement, finance, audit and Exco team.
- Implement Service Level Agreements and track KPIs and Brand P&L for Suppliers
- Ensure all contractual claims are claimed quarterly
- Focus on all data and automation related areas – decisions made in procurement are always based on a combination of data and market understanding.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the product line up based on channel demands.
- Detailed specification sheets to be maintained for all key brands and categories
- Improvement of internal training material – Range, technical specifications, features, Unique selling points, aesthetical enhancements, warranties, benefits by channel versus competitors, key verticals to target
- Engage with suppliers and strategic partners at the highest level to build strong business relationships.
- Be the link between Hotpoint and the brand principal from a marketing perspective.
- Ensure all departmental operational flows and procedures are updated and adhered to
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification
- Minimum qualification of a degree in business or any other relevant field.
Experience
- At least five years of experience in a senior procurement position
- Previous experience in supply chain matters, with focus on importation
- Extensive knowledge of the channel management, forecasting and strategic planning.
- Extensive knowledge of the retail market sector and consumer electronic products.
- Understanding of market trends and mapping.
- Extensive financial & supply chain knowledge.
- Knowledge of preparation of budgets
- Track record of effective strategy execution.
- Track record of negotiating with suppliers
Key Skills:
- Leadership skills
- Planning and forecasting skills.
- Data analysis skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and timely execution
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Budget management skills
- Market mapping – trends, segmenting and tracking
- Ability to understand product and train
- Identifying and sourcing products based on market trends and requirements
- Relationship building skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@hotpoint.co.ke using the position as subject of email.