Adexen is a global Human Ressources Company providing business services in Europe and Africa.
We support companies in all industries in the fields of HR, Legal, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering and Supply chain.
We know how important people are to business. We also think that "People are the future of Africa"
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Ensure the supply chain, logistics operations and Equipment Maintenance function properly across the projects
Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the overall supply chain strategy in order to maximise efficiency and productivity.
Responsible for the storage of materials required for our housing construction projects.
As Head of Equipment Maintenance, you will oversee and lead maintenance procedures and actions
Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including the procurement and inventory management of all Company sites,
Drive and manage stock takes to ensure effective inventory management is being conducted
Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company
Negotiate contract terms with key / strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from operation and development teams
Directly manage procurement officers and stores supervisors on each site (day-to-day management undertaken by the Project Manager of the site)
Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
Create, review and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align to the company’s mission
Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites
Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective
Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure
Lead the Equipment Maintenance team (Equipment Maintenance supervisor)
Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
Keep maintenance logs and report related to equipments
Ensure health and safety policies are complied with
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Master's degree is a plus
Previous experience as a Supply Chain Manager within a large Group
Experience in equipment maintenance (extensive mechanical knowledge is a plus)
Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
Hands on Experience with Supply chain management software (eg. SAP...)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers and customers
Demonstrate experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and systems,