Procurement Officer - Consumables

Job Title		Procurement Officer - Consumables
Location		Nairobi,KE
Organization Name		Finance - Supply Chain
Department Description
		Welcome aboard Kenya Airways!  Kenya Airways is truly the Prideof Africa. Our global network now reaches 59 destinations, 46 of which are spread across the Africa continent. With a modern fleet of  36 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa. Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world. At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.
Brief Description
		Source for Aircraft spares that meet KQ specifications and quality standards while ensuring best value for money and timely delivery.
Detailed Description
		·         Receive purchasing requests, source supply and process orders to meet requirements / demand by users. ·         Negotiate best price to ensure KQ gets value for money. ·         Conduct Market Price surveys for comparison to ensure quality and competitive goods & services are purchased at all times. Ensure timely delivery of Aircraft spares to keep Hangars running all the times. Timely communication of spares availability to Production. ·         Monitor and appraise suppliers to ensure on time in full (OTIF) delivery and compliance to agreed specifications and quality standards. ·         Resolve all queries raised by suppliers to maintain good relations so that KQ is seen as the customer of choice. Ensure timely payment of suppliers invoices ·         Implement and maintain effective relationships with customers, regulatory Authorities and Suppliers to ensure effective and timely service delivery. ·         Maintain & update Supplier details on OASES to ensure data accuracy ·         Foster cordial partnership with KQ Vendors and ensure Supplier rationalization and development in line with KQ vision. ·         Prepare monthly reports for management decision
Job Requirements
		Knowledge, Skills, Experience Business / Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechanical) degree Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management or equivalent from a recognized Institution Computer proficiency Negotiation skills Analytical skills Experience in Technical Procurement  (added advantage). Knowledge of Hangar processes (Added Advantage). KISM Membership (Added Advantage) Competencies ·         Team Player ·         Results focused ·         Negotiation Skills ·         Customer focused ·         Attention to details and accuracy ·         Interpersonal and Communication skills ·         Unquestionable Honesty / integrity / Ethics ·         Assertive and Procedure compliant
Additional Details
		·         Timely placement and receipt of orders ·         Savings – Obtain Best Prices ·         Reduced deferred defects out of scheduled maintenance due to nil spares ·         Reduced Hangar check delays due to missing parts. ·         Products and services supplied are to agreed specs and of good quality with zero complaints (customer satisfaction). ·         On-time In-full (OTIF) delivery = 0 stock outs and complaints ·         Reduced and quality suppliers ·         Overdue Orders ·         Timely and accurate reports
How To Apply
		•          Industry Specific Training – IST o        Aircraft Provisioning o        Airline Supply Chain Mgt •          IATA Contracting Framework •          Purchasing and Supply Chain Mgt Training – PSC - 51 o        Supply Planning o        Procurement o        Logistics •          Warehouse Mgt Advanced •          Tender Management Process
Closing Date		14-Aug-2013
Grade		H10 To apply click here