Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale
nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole East African Region.
In
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
Our
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
Our
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Our
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Purchase Assistant.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Purchase Assistant.
General
Job information
Job information
Job
title: Purchase Assistant
title: Purchase Assistant
Business
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department:
Purchase Chain Management (PCM)
Purchase Chain Management (PCM)
Position
in the organization
in the organization
Reports
to: Purchasing Chain Manager
to: Purchasing Chain Manager
Direct
reports: None
reports: None
Indirect
reports: None
reports: None
Purpose
of the job
of the job
With
the Purchasing Manager, the Purchase Assistant is responsible for purchasing
commodities to support a company’s supply chain by handling the purchase of the
commodities required in AIF. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine
the most desirable suppliers. Familiar with the standard concepts, practices,
and procedures within purchase processes.
the Purchasing Manager, the Purchase Assistant is responsible for purchasing
commodities to support a company’s supply chain by handling the purchase of the
commodities required in AIF. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine
the most desirable suppliers. Familiar with the standard concepts, practices,
and procedures within purchase processes.
Performs
a variety of tasks that related to all the commodities in purchase. Works under
the Purchasing Manager, however the person should be able to work with less
supervision. A certain degree of creativity, self-initiative and motivation are
expected.
a variety of tasks that related to all the commodities in purchase. Works under
the Purchasing Manager, however the person should be able to work with less
supervision. A certain degree of creativity, self-initiative and motivation are
expected.
Based
on the structure of the organization, the Purchase Assistant will assist in
mainly but not limited to the indirect purchase.
on the structure of the organization, the Purchase Assistant will assist in
mainly but not limited to the indirect purchase.
Job
Context
Context
The
Purchase Assistant will assist the Purchasing Manager to implement the
purchasing processes and procedures, this requires a very alert mind, a
detailed- oriented and process- oriented person to follow the procedures.
Purchase Assistant will assist the Purchasing Manager to implement the
purchasing processes and procedures, this requires a very alert mind, a
detailed- oriented and process- oriented person to follow the procedures.
At
AIF, we deal with different type of raw materials of which some are produced
seasonally. This adds complexity to the safeguarding of quality over time hence
the Purchase Assistant is expected to have both seasonal and regional
harvesting times and follow the forecasts of weather from the sourcing and
market analyst.
AIF, we deal with different type of raw materials of which some are produced
seasonally. This adds complexity to the safeguarding of quality over time hence
the Purchase Assistant is expected to have both seasonal and regional
harvesting times and follow the forecasts of weather from the sourcing and
market analyst.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
In
collaboration with the Purchasing Manager and everyone in the department, the
Purchase Assistant is:
collaboration with the Purchasing Manager and everyone in the department, the
Purchase Assistant is:
- Expected
to generate the purchase plan for the year for all raw materials, this
includes indirect and direct purchases. The purchase plan includes
supplier selection, quality considerations, volumes, prices, payment
terms, inventory plan, Purchase-to-Pay elements, Service Level Agreements
with relevant parties - Participates
in the development of the strategic purchasing plan for both direct and
indirect goods in partnership with the Sourcing Analyst. The content is in
line with the standard Strategic Sourcing Methodology. - Be
part of the Execution of the purchase plan and the strategic purchase plan
together with the Contract Manager - Liaises
closely with the Demand Chain Manager, Site Manager and Site controller on
the required availability / inventory level per (end-) product, quality
and location. Communicate the outcome to all relevant functions and
departments - Once
a purchase is decided, make the implementation of the purchase, together
with the Contract Manager. Follow up that the suppliers are paid on time
as indicated in the contract - Maintain
good working professional relationships with all assigned suppliers and/or
distributors - Together
with the Contract Manager, Reviews supplier performance fact based and
take corrective actions to eliminate non-performing suppliers especially
on the assigned commodities - Takes
pro-active measures to ensure the right overall purchasing performance. - Maintains
all relevant master data in the chosen ERP system - Complies
with internal and external Safety Health Environment (SHE) rules and
regulations, and AIF code of conduct
Complexity
of the job
of the job
Both
Direct and Indirect, he/she purchases materials, equipment, supplies and
services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed
purchasing regulations and procedures.
Direct and Indirect, he/she purchases materials, equipment, supplies and
services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed
purchasing regulations and procedures.
He/she
reviews and analyses purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources
of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews
quotations. Interprets purchasing procedures to the purchasing department team
and suppliers, as a specialist in assigned commodity categories, which require
a level of purchase experience and knowledge.
reviews and analyses purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources
of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews
quotations. Interprets purchasing procedures to the purchasing department team
and suppliers, as a specialist in assigned commodity categories, which require
a level of purchase experience and knowledge.
Due
to the complexity and the big number of raw materials to purchase, the Purchase
Assistant should be able to handle purchase with less supervision.
to the complexity and the big number of raw materials to purchase, the Purchase
Assistant should be able to handle purchase with less supervision.
Educational
level
level
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, technology science
or any degree in related field from a recognised University
Required
level of experience
level of experience
- 2-3
year in Purchasing of food or agricultural commodities - Experience
in working in a multi-functional team - Knowledge
of purchasing practices and procedures - Knowledge
of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization - Skills
in preparing and analysing complex technical specifications and bids - Skills
in both verbal and written communication - Skills
in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships - Knowledge
of both English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage - Excellent
negotiator - Ethical
- Excellent
in communication and good challenger - Well
structured & organized - Result
oriented & Self-propelling attitude
Application
Process
Process
If
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
The
deadline for receiving applications is Friday 29th April 2016.
deadline for receiving applications is Friday 29th April 2016.
Please
apply to:
apply to:
Human
Resources Director
Resources Director
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
Kigali
– Rwanda
– Rwanda
E-mail
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
For
more information about Africa Improved Foods, please visit our website: http://www.africaimprovedfoods.com/
more information about Africa Improved Foods, please visit our website: http://www.africaimprovedfoods.com/
