The Sisu Hotel, located at Makutano - Kyumbi Junction along Mombasa Road, offers a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu of exotic and local dishes. Enjoy refreshing swimming pools set in lush greenery, perfect for relaxation and networking. The inviting ambiance, enhanced by warm lighting and live music, suits intimate dinners. Rooms feature modern amenitie...
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Supply Chain Management Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience3 years
- LocationKitengela , Kitui , Machakos , Makueni , Nairobi
- Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
Job Description
The supply chain management officer is primarily responsible for:
- The provision of accurate and timely assistance in the administration of the procurement process in compliance with the procurement policy of the hotel and the relevant legal framework
- Regular asset inventory in the hotel
- Daily procurement activities for the hotel
- Timely pursuing and preparing procurement documents for securing business for the hotel such as conferencing and other events services
- Preparation of contracts agreements for the hotel business as per established procedures
- Ensure he /she fully understands the business strategy and positioning of the hotel and effectively articulate it in the market and partners’ space.
- Ensure proper recording, filing and safe custody of all procurement documents and assets inventory
- Prepare quarterly procurement plans aligned to budgets and coordinate its implementation
- Ensure proper inventory of procured assets and boarded stores due for disposal and preparation of reports
- Ensure that the store is well organized to enhance easy access to goods, efficient utilization of space, easier administration of the store operations
- Issue goods to users as per requests in a timely manner and as per specifications raised by user departments
- Ensure that the goods issued from the stores are utilised only for the purposes of the business of the hotel
- Ensure no wastage or pilferage of the goods
- Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
- Draft appropriate service level agreements to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers and report on a regular basis
- Be responsible for order and re-order placement timing, supply/demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
- Control and monitor expense against approved budgets
- Set and plan for supplier accreditation
- Maintain contracts with vendors
- Initiate and keep track of orders
- Reconcile or resolve discrepancies with suppliesWeekly/Monthly/ or other periodic stock takes
- Ensuring best practices are employed in the management of the Hotel’s supply chain
- Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the management or Directors
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field, from an accredited university, OR
- A Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management/Business Management from a recognized institution
- A CSCP or CPSM certificate Member of the Kenya Institute of Supply Chain Management
- Knowledge of the legal requirements for public procurement and disposal of assets
- Practical experience in procurement processes
- Knowledge of procurement process in the private sector
- Ability to analyse data and identify both positive and negative market and related trends
- Proven ability to utilize and develop spreadsheets
- Be a self-driven and pro-active person with attention to detail
- Possess good organizational and strategic planning skills
- Possess strong leadership skills, good inter-personal skills and be a team player
- Effective communication both in writing and verbal
- Possess good negotiation skills
- Ability to understand and manage potential risks
- Ability to predict demand and plan accordingly
- Ability to face challenges and solve them in a sober manner
- Possess excellent conflict-resolution skills
- The ability to achieve sales targets and meet targets in highly pressurized environment
- Be proficient in supply chain management software, ERP systems and in Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, AI, among others
- Ability to travel on regular basis and flexibility in working hours/days
- Be a person of integrity both in private and public as provided in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
- Be the ambassador of the Hotel in the eyes of the hotel customers, prospective customers, partners, the government and the general public by ensuring that the image presented in the manner of dressing, grooming and communication is consistent with the hotel’s corporate culture and general principles of integrity and etiquette
Method of Application
Interested applicants to send their applications to careers@sisuhotel.ke to reach us on or before 30thApril, 2025 at 11.00AM
NOTE TO PROVIDE:
Your testimonials and C.V, legible
3 sets of a clear recent coloured passport photographParticulars of 3 referees with up to date telephone, email and physical contacts
A valid clearance certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the e-citizen receipt on payment for the same
