Procurement Associate Manager at Peach Cars KE

Role Description:

• To support our growing operations and procurement needs, Peach Cars is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Associate Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring a robust, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain by acquiring goods and services that align with organizational requirements. The Procurement Associate Manager will optimize procurement processes, maintain compliance with policies and legal standards, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Specifically, the Procurement Associate Manager at Peach can expect to own the following elements:

Procurement Process Optimization:

• Analyze procurement processes, identify gaps, provide data-driven insights, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing risks such as fraud.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and processes that enhance efficiency, transparency, and adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Identify, evaluate and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best quality, pricing and reliable procurement.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements.
• Monitor procurement spending, re-negotiate bulk purchase discounts, explore alternative sourcing strategies, and optimize costs while maintaining quality and aligning with business needs.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal standards and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, supplier communications, LPOs.and ETIMS compliant invoices

Collaboration with Internal Departments:

• Work closely with the Finance team to align procurement activities with budgetary requirements and financial planning.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand procurement needs, forecast demand, and align procurement strategies with business objectives for seamless operations and timely acquisitions of resources.

Inventory Management.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimise resource utilization.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost analysis to the Finance Controller.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements.
• Track and analyze key procurement metrics to identify trends, patterns and insights that inform Procurement strategies and decision making.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, supply chain management or a related field, preferably within the automotive or retail industry.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: Ability to independently negotiate with suppliers ensuring fair value for goods and services.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage and correspond with internal and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, etc) for document management and reporting.
• Analytical and Data-Driven Thinking: Ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Analytical thinking is essential to assess trends, draw insights, and inform decision making.