JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Head of Commercial
Division/ Department: Commercial
Section/ Unit: Commercial
Location: Magadi
Reports to:Managing Director and CEO
Direct Reports:
Procurement Manager
Materials Controller
Finished Goods Controller
Project Engineer
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership in our commercial department and driving efficiency in procurement management contract management inventory management fuel and freight hedging; project management as well as control storage and distribution of finished goods.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead the execution of the departmental strategy to contribute to the annual budgeted EBITA.
2. Formulate and implement procedures and controls on movement and storage of finished goods.
3. Provide oversight in project monitoring and management.
4. Oversee buyers in management of materials and services.
5. Lead negotiations on behalf of the Company and oversee price analysis and enforcement related reviews.
6. Oversee development and maintenance of an updated qualified supplier base enabling the business to optimise on competitive costs and quality of materials and services.
7. Manage the process of reviewing inventory level of critical spares monitoring status of materials in transit and mitigating risk of stock out.
8. Oversee assessment and periodic updates on controls on finished goods movement sourcing and buying and inventory management.
9. Review project progress and address bottlenecks.
10. Conduct approval of PR/PO/SES as scheduled.
11. Monitor Global Price Index for crude oil dry freight price hedging in order to undertake strategic decisions.
12. Build and manage relationships with stakeholders including suppliers contractors and users.
13. Provide leadership and performance management support to the Commercial team.
14. Ensure the motivation cohesiveness and alignment of the Commercial team members
15. Ensure the sourcing development and retention of a highperformance team.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Academic and Professional Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Procurement and Logistics or equivalent.
A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
CIPS or its equivalent.
Experience
1215 years experience 6 of which should be in a senior management role in a similar position or busy function.
COMPETENCIES
Technical Competencies
Proficiency in MS Package
Knowledge of cost optimization and control.
Expert knowledge in budgeting and financial management.
Knowledge of risk management and business continuity
Project and contract management
Expert knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
Business acumen.
Financial acumen.
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Behavioural Competencies
Customer Focus
Cultivate Innovation
Drives Results
Collaborates
Action Oriented
Technology Savvy
Strategic Mindset
Drive vision & purpose
Business Insight
Build networks
Builds effective teams
Interpersonal and communication skills
Conflict Management
Integrity and Honesty
Ability to work under pressure
KEY CONTACTS
Internal
Managing Director and CEO
All internal users and buyers
Finance department
The management team
Board of Directors
External
Suppliers
Service providers
Government institutions and regulators (KRAKPAKAM KEBS)