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Administration & Procurement Manager Job Placement – Fenix International
Job
Title: Administration &
Procurement Manager
Title: Administration &
Procurement Manager
Organization: Fenix
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Fenix International is a
next-generation energy company. Our
mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive
innovation in energy and financial services. Our flagship product, ReadyPay
Solar, is an expandable, lease-to-own solar home system financed through
affordable instalments starting under $0.19 per day. We use real-time
transaction data to create a unique credit score to finance power upgrades and
other life-changing loans and open up a wider world of energy and financing for
our customers.
next-generation energy company. Our
mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive
innovation in energy and financial services. Our flagship product, ReadyPay
Solar, is an expandable, lease-to-own solar home system financed through
affordable instalments starting under $0.19 per day. We use real-time
transaction data to create a unique credit score to finance power upgrades and
other life-changing loans and open up a wider world of energy and financing for
our customers.
Job Summary: The Administration
& Procurement Manager should have leadership experience to oversee
administrative and purchasing operations of the business and offer best
practices across all our operations in Africa.
The Administration & Procurement manager will report to the Uganda Director
of Finance and will work closely with
the Accounting manager and play a vital role in offering support to all
departments in the organization as well as manage and coordinate the Procurement function ensuring best value for
money.
& Procurement Manager should have leadership experience to oversee
administrative and purchasing operations of the business and offer best
practices across all our operations in Africa.
The Administration & Procurement manager will report to the Uganda Director
of Finance and will work closely with
the Accounting manager and play a vital role in offering support to all
departments in the organization as well as manage and coordinate the Procurement function ensuring best value for
money.
This position offers a unique
opportunity to work with a creative and diverse team of business professionals in a fast-paced start up at the
front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology. Candidates must have a passion for
entrepreneurship, renewable energy and sustainable
development in Frontier Markets. As the Administration & Procurement
Manager, you will be based in Kampala,
Uganda working on managing the administrative & procurement operations of the business, in charge of day
to day functions as well as supervising the support staff.
opportunity to work with a creative and diverse team of business professionals in a fast-paced start up at the
front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology. Candidates must have a passion for
entrepreneurship, renewable energy and sustainable
development in Frontier Markets. As the Administration & Procurement
Manager, you will be based in Kampala,
Uganda working on managing the administrative & procurement operations of the business, in charge of day
to day functions as well as supervising the support staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement duties:
- Manage
the procurement analysis of all supplies/services ensuring detailed
procedure and selection process is clearly outlined within the analysis
section. - Coordinate
pre-qualification of suppliers to create suppliers’ database, maintain and
update regularly the database - Manage
the Approved Supplier List. Ensure all suppliers uphold the terms and
conditions of the agreement and in need of sourcing or changing current
agreements coordinate with the procurement committee to facilitate any
necessary additions and changes. - Conduct
price checks on all procurement conducted and manage the process to
negotiate strong value for money - Manage
relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlord, ensuring that
all items are invoiced and paid on time - Manage
contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and
office lease and examine and re-evaluate existing contracts from time to
time - Establish
the SLAs for all service providers and suppliers and monitor its
compliance - Control
spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs - Ensure
the Conflict of Interest Policy is upheld throughout all processes of
procurement.
Administrative duties:
- Serve
as the main point of contact for maintenance, office improvements,
mailing, shopping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands - Oversee
the day to day operations of the Fenix Uganda office including managing
office support staff – caretakers, cleaners, gardeners, etc. - Supervise
all maintenance activities and maintain a regular schedule of maintenance
for the Fenix’s properties - Support
the finding of an appropriate space for the Fenix Uganda office by
contacting agents, viewing potential office locations, and making
recommendations and ensure all rents are paid promptly. - Maintain
a highly professional working environment everyday (demo units set up
projector + whiteboard in every room, etc.) – ensuring that the Fenix
office always looks its best - Safeguard
the office, entrusted with maintaining office keys as well as management
of all administrative issues like hygiene, stationeries, & welfare - Support
the application and processing of work permits for foreign nationals by
making the necessary follow-up with immigration - Coordinate
key activities such as team meetings, workshops and/or special events i.e.
All hands meetings - Ensure
all insurance policies i.e. Medical, GPA, Risk, Good in transit, IT
equipment are up to date and premium charges paid promptly - Monitor,
supervise and ensure safety measures are incorporated into all business
office development - Ensure
any necessary transport bookings are organized in advance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in
Public administration, general administration, Procurement or related
field. - Sound
general management experience of at least 3-5 years in a senior role. - Demonstrate
organizational, leadership & planning skills, including ability to
organize human resources to attain goals. - Ability
to communicate & function in a culturally diverse & change
oriented setting with good knowledge of procurement & administration
policies. - Outstanding
written and verbal communications skills (English) - Very
strong Microsoft Excel and general data analysis skills - Proficiency
in Microsoft Word - Ability
to work with suppliers and build long term competitive supply
relationships - Ability
to influence, communicate effectively and work with minimum supervision. - Proven
experience in Business support services, must demonstrate experience and
knowledge of managing support services in a complex environment. - Innovative,
proactive & result driven. - Strong
problem-solving skills & positive business impact. Excellent customer
service skills and willingness to work long hours. - High
level integrity & confidentiality - Excellent
Negotiation skills - A
passion for Fenix and our customers!
How to Apply:
All candidates interested in joining Fenix International n the
aforementioned capacity should send their applications online at the link
below.
aforementioned capacity should send their applications online at the link
below.
Deadline: 6th April 2018
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