Buyer at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark - Is a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently come into the West African market. Headquartered in Dallas. We lead the world in essentials for better life with well·known global family and personal care brands that are sold more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at senior management levels as the company establishes strong foot prints in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures innovation.

Kimberly- Clark is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Buyer

Requisition: Buyer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of all materials, equipment and services required by the Plant, which is not purchased on a corporate wide basis.
• These purchases require the exercise of independent judgment and/or functional work direction of department members to ensure the combination of quality, service and price is optimized.
• Also responsible for Vendor quality Management Programs & Partnerships to support the business and production.

Main Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services from approved vendor list, local and overseas, and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure that the function's (requisitioners) requirements for assigned materials,equipment and services are obtained in an efficient manner
• Constantly evaluating new sources of supply and forward to supply Chain Manager / internal customers for approval. This tasks needs to be performed within KCSSA's sourcing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and controls for the Enstra Mill Purchasing function to ensure that all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and practices and compliance with KCSSA's Code of Conduct.
• Ensure establishment & proper implementation of procedures& controls for all of the Company's Purchasing activities.
• Administer Purchasing function administration duties, i.e. vendor file maintenance, Open order management, maintain purchasing filing system, effective expediting of open orders and vendor assessment and evaluation system.
• Participation in regular and effective cross-functional teamwork with key customers (internal & external) to ensure support and commitment to business objectives.
• Implement Sourcing Strategies, short, medium and long term to contribute to the Company's operating profit and working capital objectives.
• Implement plans to increase sourcing activity with suppliers who will contribute to our cost and product quality objectives and standards.
• Implement Vendor Partnerships to maximize cost, product quality and lead-time reduction opportunities
• Actively drive the Vendor Quality management Program.

Job Requirements

• Position requires minimum of a degree preferably in Purchasing or Logistics / Accounting.
• A minimum of 3 years experience within a purchasing function in an FMCG organization.

Key Competencies:

• Effective communication & Negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse supplier pricing information & data into financial impact on KC business.
• Manage self development
• Integration with the broader team
• Good understanding of Production & Engineering Environment
• In depth knowledge of a computerized purchasing / accounts payable system, preferably SAP
• Thorough understanding of operations (engineering stores)and purchasing processes
• Supplier Service level agreements and supply contracts.
• Decision making skills .

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2013.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online