Job Description |
Main Purpose: |
An Operational Buyer is an employee who is authorized by Nestle Kenya to order goods and/or services from external vendors on behalf of Nestle –Nairobi Factory.
An Operational Buyer is in charge of the procurement of specific Spend Categories
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Responsibilities: |
In the limit of the spend categories’ scope, the Operational Buyer has the responsibility to:
ensure delivery of goods and services to the internal user:
o at the due date and the right place;
o in the right quantity and quality;
o at the best price, with all the required documents and accounting information;
In the limit of the spend categories’ scope, the tasks of an
Operational Buyer typically include:
Converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders;
Transmitting purchase orders to external vendors;
monitoring timely confirmation of purchase orders (when vendor confirmation is required);
monitoring timely delivery of ordered goods or timely execution of ordered services;
monitoring timely delivery of components to subcontractors (co-manufacturers, co-packers);
Ensure the quality of data (purchasing and accounting) in the Purchase Request and in the Purchase Order;
Ensure the alignment with the Nestle Kenya purchasing rules and procedures;
Apply the strategic policies established by the Strategic Buyer.
Find the best solution (price and quality) for the delivery of services or goods requested in the Purchase Request
Monitoring SSL and communicating with Strategic Buyers.
Monitoring timely receipt of blocked and over due invoices which are not automatically treated by the invoice center;
Ensure communication with vendors; like claims, over due or blocked invoices.
Resolution of operational issues with external vendors;
Maintain a close working collaboration with Purchase Requestors and Strategic Buyers;
Inform the Strategic Buyer when repetitive requests are done to the same supplier and when a contract with that vendor is not in place.
Run the P2P health check reports and follow up on any anomalies.
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Requirements |
Skills: |
• Strong knowledge of spend categories, products and suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of e-procurement tools.
• Has understanding of cross cultural differences and ability to bridge them.
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Minimum Experience: |
5 years |
Minimum Education: |
Bachelors |
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Other |
Minimum Age: |
0 years |
Location: |
Nairobi ,
17 |
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