Materials Inspector at Acorn Holdings Africa

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement or related field.
• 8+ years’ work experience in SCM with 3+ years as leading the SCM function.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS).
• Membership of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).

Purpose of the Role:

As operations scale, complexity will increase. The role involves exploring multiple sourcing markets, working with various vendors and contractors, and testing and deploying new products and services to meet business needs. The position oversees quality assurance and standardization within supply chain management (SCM) to ensure adherence to standards and delivery terms.

Role and Responsibilities:

Service and Quality Assurance

• Engage with stakeholders and vendors to objectively evaluate adherence to delivery terms and specifications.
• Conduct inspections and audits at sites and vendor locations to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate timely delivery of goods and services, minimizing business disruption and keeping stakeholders updated.
• Manage vendor performance by preparing reports, providing feedback, and developing a shortlist for Acorn Star Status based on performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark against market norms, taxation laws, and standards to identify pricing negotiation opportunities, especially for imported goods.
• Focus on zero-based and unit cost pricing for products and services to achieve efficiency and cost savings.
• Keep stakeholders informed about shipment timelines, mitigate potential delays, and propose alternatives.
• Conduct market research to leverage supply chain opportunities for business savings.
• Develop feedback loops to drive quality and cost improvements with strategic vendors.
• Balance vendor payments with internal cash flow management to maximize business benefits without impacting quality or cost.

 Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure seamless and error-free document flow throughout the procure-to-pay process, maintaining transparency and compliance.
• Provide stakeholders with up-to-date information on changing regulatory requirements.
• Deployment of policies to ensure highest ethical and governance standards are maintained across procure to pay process.