Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities or duties

Simulate Complex Negotiations: Conduct role-playing exercises where students negotiate contracts with "suppliers" (played by peers), covering pricing, delivery terms, and quality standards.

Develop Conflict Resolution Plans: Teach strategies for managing disputes in supplier relationships, including mediation tactics and the creation of mutually beneficial solutions.

Analyze Supplier Financial Health: Instruct on how to read financial statements of potential suppliers to assess risk and stability before entering negotiations.

Build Supplier Scorecards: Train students to create performance evaluation scorecards that track supplier metrics like on-time delivery, defect rates, and compliance.

Formulate Strategic Sourcing Plans: Oversee projects where students develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance cost reduction with relationship building and innovation.

Manage International Logistics: Teach students to negotiate terms related to international shipping, Incoterms, and customs clearance to ensure efficient global supply chains.

• Conduct role-playing exercises where students negotiate contracts with "suppliers" (played by peers), covering pricing, delivery terms, and quality standards.
• Teach strategies for managing disputes in supplier relationships, including mediation tactics and the creation of mutually beneficial solutions.
• Instruct on how to read financial statements of potential suppliers to assess risk and stability before entering negotiations.
• Train students to create performance evaluation scorecards that track supplier metrics like on-time delivery, defect rates, and compliance.
• Oversee projects where students develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance cost reduction with relationship building and innovation.
• Teach students to negotiate terms related to international shipping, Incoterms, and customs clearance to ensure efficient global supply chains.

• Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Financial Analysis
• Performance Evaluation
• Strategic Sourcing
• International Logistics
• Incoterms
• Customs Clearance

• Experience in negotiation and supplier relations.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis.
• Familiarity with supplier scorecard development.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing principles.
• Expertise in international logistics and Incoterms.