About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Join the Magic</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Our Mission</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. We help our customers to be successful with their business by turning technologies and experience from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">To strengthen our team, we are looking for:</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Supply Chain Manager</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 144.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> Nairobi (Kenya)</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">Your Mission</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing procurement operations in Puratos Kenya, ensuring alignment with global standards while enhancing cost efficiency, supplier performance, compliance, and import/export effectiveness.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you do</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 72.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Align procurement activities with Puratos’ global strategy, policies, and procedures</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Source raw materials locally and internationally in a cost-efficient manner</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Oversee import/export processes, including documentation and regulatory compliance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, and government authorities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Maintain and update the supplier database in line with vendor management standards</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Support supplier performance evaluations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sustainability standards</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to prevent stock disruptions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Prepare procurement reports and provide actionable insights for decision-making</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm -28.45pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What we expect from you</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">5-10 years of professional experience in procurement and supply chain operations </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Proven experience in import/export operations and local sourcing </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Solid understanding of international trade regulations and Kenyan customs procedures </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Professional certification (CIPS, CPSP-K) or KISM membership is an added advantage </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Excellent command of English, both written and spoken</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#c00000">What you can expect from Puratos</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p>