East African Breweries Vacancies Feb 2012

East African Breweries Limited is East Africa’s leading beverage business.

We thrive on the development of great people and great brands. We have created a talented, diverse and passionate team of professionals running a superb and robust business with associate companies across the region, delivering the highest quality brands to consumers and long-term value to its investors.

The following exciting career opportunities exist within the Procurement function at East African Breweries Limited

Procurement Manager - Supply Categories

The Procurement Manager for the Supply categories defines the procurement and business strategy within selected categories.

The role leads cross functional teams for both sourcing and supplier management. The role also ensures the development of their team members through coaching, performance reviews and regular training.

The role requires an individual with a Bachelor degree in Commerce or a related qualification.

The individual will also need to be a qualified CIPS professional, with at least 6 - 8 years experience in line management and functional procurement experience within the FMCG industry.

Inbound Logistics Control Tower Specialist

The Inbound Logistics Specialist ensures that there is availability of raw & packaging materials, beer and spirits for distribution.

Key accountabilities for this role include providing leadership for import shipments into the country; complete and maintain a KPI’s fact file for transporters/haulers as per agreed service levels; coordinate and plan to ensure efficient inbound logistics to meet scheduled timeliness and manage the performance of third party logistics providers.

The role requires an individual with a Bachelor degree ¡n Commerce or a related qualification.

The individual will also need to have at least 5 years hands-on experience in customs clearance process operations, two of which must have been spent on port of Mombasa operations, preferably in an FMCG manufacturing environment; experienced in customs bonded warehouse management and knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO14001 & OHSAS, 18001 standards.

Procurement Controller - CAPEX

The purpose of the role is to define procurement strategy CAPEX category and lead cross functional teams for both sourcing and supplier management.

The role requires an individual with a Bachelor degree ¡n Commerce, Engineering or a related qualification. The individual will also need to be a qualified CIPS professional, with at least 4 years functional procurement experience within the FMCG industry.

Procurement Buyer - MRO (*3 Roles)

The role holders will participate in defining the procurement strategy within selected categories and participate and lead cross functional teams for both sourcing and supplier management.

The role requires individuals with a Bachelor degree in Commerce or a related qualification.

The individuals will also need to be a qualified CIPS professional, with at least 3 years procurement experience.

To access the full information on the role and how to apply go to www.eabl.com > Careers at EABL

Applications must be submitted through the same site by Monday, 05 March 2012

Kindly note that no paper applications will be received for these roles.