Group Procurement Senior Buyer at Life Healthcare in Gauteng

Job Title: Senior Buyer – Group Procurement

Function: Procurement

Facility: Life Illovo Head Office

Introduction:
A vacancy exists for a Senior Buyer based at Head Office in Illovo, reporting to the National Procurement Manager. The main purpose of the job is the effective management of procurement and supplier relationships in securing key commodities.

Critical Outputs:
• Develop relationships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers, to enable us to produce complete, accurate and relevant specifications in order to prepare request for proposals across dedicated commodities.
• Conduct and evaluate, according to pre-defined criteria, request for proposals for products.
• Together with the National Procurement Manager, lead efforts to identify and qualify new suppliers through a stringent supplier accreditation process.
• Drive initiatives to foster the development of new suppliers in line with the companies BEE requirements.
• Manage and implement commodity contracts and conduct annual pricing negotiations within the mandated escalation.
• Ensure that service providers meet our legislative and operational requirements.
• Identify and source suppliers to manufacture and deliver quality goods at suitable prices.
• Identify and address cost saving opportunities across identified commodities.
• Ensure appropriate engagement of the Legal department to ensure contracts are in place prior to service commencement.
• Review supplier performance and contractual compliance regularly.

Procurement Officer - SC Johnson Kenya Limited in Nairobi

Job Title: Procurement Officer

SC Johnson Kenya Limited is a subsidiary of SC Johnson & Son group of companies, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand-name products for consumers throughout the world.

The company markets and distributes Kiwi, Baygon, Mr. Muscle, Raid, Ridsect and Glade branded products in Kenya.

Reporting to Plant Manager

Key Accountabilities:

Advise, guide and coach on procurement matters and processes coach on relevant processes (i.e. Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), bid evaluation criteria other competitive procurement tools), and to ensure procurement processes are perceived by suppliers as fair, open and ethical; Develop standard processes in aligned with global SCJ requirements.
Analyse procurement requirements and select the most appropriate methods based on interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience.
Plan, organize and lead the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing RFQ, RFP, developing bid evaluation criteria and guiding on processes involved.
Chair bid evaluation committees, ensures the integrity of the competitive process, facilitate bidder debriefings, and exercise appropriate judgment.
Analyse, negotiate and prepare contractual agreements, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of SC Johnson.
Monitor and review progress of contractual agreements.
Provide advice and guidance on shipping methods and services, risks, and costs for domestic and international shipments, analyze logistical requirements and decide on appropriate methods and services to use, based on standard practice, and plan, execute and monitor shipments.
Provide required written authorizations, and prepare/issue instructions and import/export documentation to suppliers, freight forwarders, and/or carriers, to ensure timely and safe arrival of goods, and compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations, Customs regulations etc., and take necessary action to resolve problems/disputes.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration or related field
CIPS certification
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role in FMCG environment.

The Person

Age: 27 - 35yrs
Good negotiation skills
A person with a high level of integrity
Strong team management and influencing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, accompanied by detailed CVs and daytime telephone contact to:

The HR Manager
SC Johnson & Son Kenya Limited
Email: keinfo@scj.com

Deadline: 31/07/2013

Purchaser -Tupelo African Restaurant in Nairobi

Job Title: Purchaser

Tupelo African Restaurant based in Upperhill Nairobi, invites applications for the below posts.
Salary: 15K
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain service level agreements with suppliers of goods and services
Ensuring adequate stocks for inventory and operating equipment by properly managing par stocks and re-order levels
Ensuring goods and services are procured and are or the highest quality
Liaise with departmental heads in ensuring proper stock movements at all times
Ensure prompt delivery of materials
Undertake monthly stock reconciliations

Job Specification:
Diploma in Purchasing and or Business studies from a recognized institution
At least 3 years’ of relevant working experience in the hotel industry
High level of personal integrity
Good team leader
Organized and a good planner with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office and a database package.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications including a one-page cover letter together with their CV (not more than 3 pages) with contact details of three professional referees to info@brevilla.com.

Deadline: 05/07/2013

Procurement Officer - Tabora Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority in Tabora

Job Title: Procurement Officer

The Tabora Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority is one of the competitively best Authorities in the Tanzanian water sector, supplying clean and safe water and efficient sewerage services in the Tabora Municipal. The Authority is seeking for qualifying candidate for the post here under.

The successful candidate reports to the Managing Director; shall head Procurement Management Unit for insuring the performance of all procurement systems according to agreed performance and PPRA standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all procurement and disposal by Tender activities of TUWASA except adjudication and the award of contracts.
Support the functions of the TUWASA Tender Board.
Act as a Secretary to the Tender Board.
Plan the Procurement and Disposal by Tender Activities of the Authority.
Recommend procurement and disposal by Tender procedures.
Preparation of Tender and Contract documents.
Preparation of Advertisement of Tender opportunities.
Preparation of various procurement reports including annual procurement plan of the Authority.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

Entry Qualification

Holder of a Bachelor degree/Advanced Diploma in Procurement/Logistics Management with CPSP or its equivalent. Holder of Masters degree will and added advantage.
Registered with NBMM.
Working experience of not less than 4 (four) years in Procurement and conversant with Procurement Act.

Age limit: Not above 45

Deadline: 21-06-2013

How to Apply:
If you meet the above given criteria, please send an application letter, certificates' copies with an update and detailed personal Curriculum Vitae showing your age, present employer and position, current salary and other benefits, day time working telephone number, and names and contact addresses of three referees to the address below on or before 21 June, 2013. Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted. Women and disabled people are encouraged to apply.

Apply to:
The Managing Director,
Tabora Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Authority,
P.O Box 147,
Tabora.
Fax: +255 26 260 4593,
Email: tuwasa@yahoo.com

Implementation and Maintenance - Higher Education Loans Board in Nairobi

Job Title: Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Expression of Interest

Tender Ref: HELB/EOI/13/2012/2013

The Higher Education Loans Board is a State Corporation whose mandate is to provide financing to Kenyans pursuing Higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE).

The Board invites qualified companies, or their representatives, to submit an Expression of Interest for the supply, implementation and maintenance of an ERP System.

The proposed solution will allow the Board to integrate all data and processes into a unified system that improves corporate efficiency by facilitating inter-departmental coordination, provides information and tools to support enhanced decision-making, and a platform that allows timely adaptation to the rapidly
changing business environment.

Scope of the Assignment

The Contract will be implemented in a maximum period of six (6) months.

The project will involve supply of ERP software, implementation, customization, testing, training, migration of the existing data, commissioning, maintenance support and all associated services.

The System Integrator shall be completely responsible for the execution of the project as a single point solution provider and the sole prime contractor for the entire project.

The ERP software is expected to integrate all aspects of business operations, including the following modules: Students Loans Management; Collection and Recovery Management; Integrated Financial Management; Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management, Payroll & Staff benefits Management, Customer Relationship Management; Fleet Management, Document Management, Workflow, Business Intelligence and beyond, in a safe, secure and updated platform which is integrated with the existing infrastructure.

The system will be accessed from different geographical locations within and outside Kenya

Expressions of Interest should include, on minimum

1. Company Profile: Company name, Country and year of incorporation; Copies of valid tax compliance certification, PIN certificate and certificate of incorporation; Locations of offices, Contact Information; Principal activities (Design and software, vendor, integration and installation, etc.).

2. Experience and Interest: General information concerning proposed products and services; Brief description of technical platform required to support the solution, Brief description of project methodology; Names and CV’s of key personnel demonstrating technical capability to undertake this assignment.

3. Client Lists: List of major clients; List of clients in the financial or similar sector, Supported by recommendation from at least three (3) major relevant clients.

The Board invites companies to express their interest by providing information that demonstrates their qualification to supply, implement and maintain an integrated ERP solution. Companies may associate in order to amplify their qualifications.

How to Apply:

The Expression of Interest shall be enclosed in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked: ‘’HELB/EOI/13/2013: EOI – “Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System”, addressed to:

The Board Secretary/CEO
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489 – 00400,
Nairobi

Deadline:18/06/2013

Procurement Contracting Specialist - U.S. Embassy in Nairobi

Job Title: Procurement Contracting Specialist

Reference: VA-24-13A - RE-ISSUE
Advert Details
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy
Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Available: Immediately
Category: Administrative / Clerical
Offer: FP-5; FSN-10

Introduction
The General Services Office has openings for the positions of Procurement Contracting Specialist.

The closing date of this position is June 14, 2013.

Note: You will be notified when the decision is made.

Minimum Requirements

◊ Degree in law or bachelors degree in public administration or business administration is required.
◊ At least six years (6) in the field of formal contracting or acquisition management and construction contracting is required.
◊ Level IV (fluent) English ability is required. Kiswahili Level III ability is also required.

Other Criteria:

à Must have extensive commercial contacts and in-depth knowledge of local market.
à Must be able to review lengthy and complex contract materials and assess their strengths and shortcomings, both in terms of technical requirements and in practicality.
à Must have strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Job Specification
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves as a Procurement Contract Specialist. Prepares formal complex contracts (some valued as high as $10M USD) and construction contracts with written scopes of work using A/OPE models in accordance with complex regulations contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulations (DOSAR). Utilizes the ILMS ARIBA Contracting Module to prepare, execute and monitor contracts. Liaise with Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) on issues pertaining to contracts and contracts maintenance. The incumbent shall serve as Contracting Agent responsible for providing a full service range of contracting & procurement services, which will be the Mission's de facto expert and primarily focus on construction contracts, commercial item contracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Information Technology (IT) contracts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Solicitation and Contracting………………….…………………..……………….. 70%
Serve as Embassy resource/expert on matters of contracting and procurement Working under the technical oversight of the Contracting Officer, the incumbent will manage all facets of Contracting including the pre-solicitation (writing complex scopes of work and formal contracts, issuing and managing RFQ's, RFP's and manage Pre-award conference), award, management, performance evaluation and closer phases. The position shall also be responsible for some of the more complex regular procurements based on their requirements for detailed attention as determined by the Contracting Officer. The incumbent shall as Contracting Agent provide a wide range of contradicting and procurement services to ICASS clients, including other supported and consulates. The incumbent will have multiple assignments and is expected to either posses or acquire the ability to manage the broadest array of contracting and acquisitions.

· Obtain a description of the supplies, services, or construction.

· Review Procurement Request Package and recommend any necessary changes and begin setting up official contract files
(DS-1929 Forms and ILMA ARIBA automated systems). Determine the method of acquisition and the type of contract
to be used (such as simplified acquisition, commercial item, contract, etc.). Conduct a market research to determine if
sources capable of satisfying the post’s requirements and determine if this is a commercial item per FAR 10.001(2) (ii).

· Utilize the ILMS ARIBA Contracting Module and lead in the transition to paperless contracting.

· Prepare any required determination(s) and findings and ensure that any necessary FAR deviations and exemptions have
been obtained. Prepare the draft and prepare the final solicitation, ensure current solicitation provisions and contract
clauses are used, establish the contract terms, conditions, and general povisions, including the methods of pricing,
payment, and financing.

· Verify Independent Government Cost Estimate is provided and determining price reasonableness. Request for A/OPE
approval, if required. Develop solicitation mailing list and publicize the solicitation, e.g., FedBizOpps or locally.

· Release the solicitation to all on the solicitation mailing list and prepare answers to questions for distribution or at a pre-
proposal conference.

· Conduct the pre-proposal conference and release questions and answers and solicitation amendments, if necessary.

· Prepare TEP to the Tech panel, provide guidance to the TEP, review TEP report and request clarifications from TEP, as
necessary. Prepare pre-proposal conference or site visit and advise offerors of the pre-proposal conference.


· Prepare for discussions/negotiations, preparing pre-negotiation objectives, if necessary, conduct discussions/negotiations.

· Request A/OPE approval, if required, forward the contract to FMC for funding and present the final contract document
to the Contracting Officer for signature – after contractor signs.

· Notify unsuccessful offerors (to firm excluded from the Competitive Range), get written request by the Contractor for
either a pre-award or a post award
debriefing within three (3) days of the competitive range notice and conduct debriefings if required.

Administration………………………………………………..……………….. 30%

· Review the contract file and read the contract.

· Prepare and locate appointment memorandum in file for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If memorandum is
not in file or is obsolete, appoint new COR. Copy contract for COR and finance office.

· Review option renewal dates in contract and any preliminary notice required to exercise option. Note on calendar.

· Discuss contractor’s performance with the COR and ensure that the COR has a copy of the contract and understands the
terms, conditions, and review invoices to determine that all (up to now) have been appropriately acted upon.

· Review invoices to determine that all (up to now) have been appropriately acted upon, if any invoices are in dispute or
have otherwise not been paid, take action to resolve issues.

· Ensure that inspection, acceptance, and property reports are in file and ensure that copies of all reports due from
contractor are in file.

· Review delivery orders or task orders (if applicable), monitor technical performance of contractor, also monitor FAR
contractual compliance of contractor (i.e. Combating Trafficking in Persons, sanctions against certain countries, etc).

· Promptly review, refer to appropriate source, and answer contractor correspondence and communicate with the COR
on a regular basis.

· De-obligate funds by modification, if required.

· Prepare contract closeout documentation, retire contract file, destroy contract file when appropriate time has passed and
maintain the contract spreadsheet and ensure the contracts and modifications are up to date and are renewed in time.

· Follow-up for goods and services and ensure delivery dates are met per the order. Track procurement actions, follow-
up with vendors and inform requesting office of status. Meet with requesting office on a monthly basis to review the
status of their orders, couch and train the customers on ARIBA, educate them on procurement process, procedures and
policies

· Upon receipt of the supplies or services, based on receiving reports, payment status or other documents, closes out
purchase order/card file within acceptable timeframe. Any other duties assigned by the Contracting Officer or the
supervisor.

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:
à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.

DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:

Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment: · Is a U.S. citizen; and

· Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

· Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and

· Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.

· Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:

Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.

5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

How to Apply:
http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/job/100003,1697242,108/Procurement%20Contracting%20Specialist
Deadline: 17/06/2013

Materials Handler - Benchmark Electronics in California

Job Title: Materials Handler II

Job ID(Requisition ID): 466

Job Summary
We Bring Our Customer’s Products to Life Benchmark Electronics Incorporated, NYSE: BHE, is a global Fortune 1000 electronics manufacturer with more than 10,000 employees in 9 countries on 4 continents. You’ve seen our work at the Olympics, the Super Bowl, and in Hollywood. America’s women and men in uniform count on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe and the commercial aircraft crisscrossing our skies use products we manufacture. Products we engineer live inside some of the world’s fastest computers and are saving lives every day in hospitals and surgical suites around the globe. As a leading electronics manufacturing solution provider, we identify and work with the world’s best original equipment manufacturers to bring their products to life through design, test development, and electronics manufacturing.

Essential Functions and Competencies
• Effective organization and prioritization skills. • Effective interpersonal skills. • Completes projects in a timely manner. • Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism when representing the company. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Works well as an individual or on teams. • Able to work overtime as required. • Demonstrates ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers. • Understands and uses continuous improvement tools. • Participates in a continuous improvement activity.

Qualifications / Education / Experience
As a Material Handler – you will receive and issue parts/components to/from procurement and manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for ensuring the availablility of production material for the assigned programs and will be held accountable for the accuracy of stock locations. This position is responsible for providing adminstrative support for the Planning department including: scanning, printing, and releasing necessary documents, maintaining/running progress reports, records, charts, graphs, and logs.

• 3+ years general or materials / purchasing coordination/ warehouse experience • A functioning intermediate EXCEL competency level is required • BAAN experience a plus

• High School diploma or GED

Job Category: Materials

Job Location: Concord, CA, USA

Schedule: Day

Pay Type: Hourly

Travel Requirement: No

Job Type: Contract

Deadline: 22-04-2013

How to Apply:
https://careers.bench.com/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=466

Buyer - Benchmark Electronics in Texas

Job Title: Buyer II

Job ID(Requisition ID): 474

Job Summary
No calls or resumes will be accepted/reviewed from outside recruiters or staffing agencies. We Bring Our Customer’s Products to Life Benchmark Electronics Incorporated, NYSE: BHE, is a global Fortune 1000 electronics manufacturer with more than 10,000 employees in 9 countries on 4 continents. You’ve seen our work at the Olympics, the Super Bowl, and in Hollywood. America’s women and men in uniform count on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe and the commercial aircraft crisscrossing our skies use products we manufacture. Products we engineer live inside some of the world’s fastest computers and are saving lives every day in hospitals and surgical suites around the globe. As a leading electronics manufacturing solution provider, we identify and work with the world’s best original equipment manufacturers to bring their products to life through design, test development, and electronics manufacturing.

Essential Functions and Competencies

Effective written and oral communications skills.
Demonstrates discretion & confidentiality.
Effective interpersonal skills, both internally and externally.
Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
Ability to participate in a continuous improvement activity.
Effective negotiation skills.
Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Effective problem solving skills, ability to make sound business decisions, use independent discretion.


Qualifications / Education / Experience

Ensures that materials, equipment and supplies are ordered and timely delivered in order to fulfill manufacturing process requirements and finished goods delivery performance.
Interfaces with technical and management personnel regarding possible changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules that may result in cost savings.
Analyzes requisitions for proprietary items to determine possible alternatives gathering data such as prices previously paid for the same or similar items in like quantity, present selling price on such items.
Requests and analyzes quotations concerning items that meet Company design and specification, and checks for reasonableness of price on such items.
Prepares Purchase Orders, and arranges for the forwarding of blueprints, specifications, material and tooling.
Works with technical personnel in the design stages, and also in the quoting process.
Assists in vendor selection process, including the selection of the most economical proposal, negotiates with the supplier in accordance with Company regulations, and recommends vendors.
Interviews vendors and investigates new products and processes.
Makes periodic visits to vendor’s plants to become familiar with their equipment, personnel and capabilities, and assists them when problems arise.
Assists the expediters on difficult deliveries.
Attends and may arrange conferences between vendor personnel and other Company employees.

2-5 years experience in commodity purchasing
4 Year degree
Job Category: Purchasing
Job Location: Angleton, TX, USA
Schedule: Day
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline: 22-04-2013
How to Apply:
https://careers.bench.com/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=474