Our Client, a utility company mandated to provide cost effective
and affordable quality water and sanitation services in Kenya, seeks to recruit
goal-oriented, self-motivated and qualified persons to fill the following
management positions:
Position: Procurement Manager
Position: Procurement Manager
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Grade: 3
Job Purpose
To procure quality products and services in a timely manner
commensurate with value for the organization in order to maintain optimum stock
levels. Implementation of the overall Strategic Plan with emphasis to the
procurement function.
Key Result Area / Principle Accountabilities and Duties
Key Result Area / Principle Accountabilities and Duties
- Prepare
the Procurement Plan and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act and
related legislations.
- Ensure
smooth, speedy and efficient procurement of goods and services.
- Provide
support and professional advice to the Tender Committee.
- Ensure
contracts and orders promote cost effectiveness.
- Ensure
stock control and receive requisitions from user departments.
- Floatation
of invitations.
- Evaluate
tenders and come up with recommendations.
- Verify
LPO and LSO.
- Advise
management on the best procurement practice.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Degree
from a recognized university;
- Posses
a Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management;
- Be
a registered member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- 5
years experience gained in a busy procurement entity with at least 3 years
in a Senior Management position.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Have
demonstrated outstanding professional competence in procurement work in
work performance and results;
- Knowledge
in procurement procedures;
- Demonstrate
experience in contracting and contract management;
- Have
a clear understanding of the Mission, Mandate and Vision of the company
and ability to translate the role of procurement in realization of the
same
- Must
be able to lead a team in a dynamic work environment;
- Should
posses excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability
to lead a team in a dynamic environment;
- Must
possess relevant computer skills;
- Be
a team player and uphold collective responsibility.
The position is senior and demand excellent people management
and development skills, written and oral communication skills both in English
and Kiswahili, and high degree of honesty and integrity.
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications with a detailed CV giving three (3) names of referees, attach copies of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.
Provide a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and referees, clearly quoting the reference numbers to reach us on or before Monday 16th July 2012 addressed to
DN/A 1318
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications with a detailed CV giving three (3) names of referees, attach copies of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.
Provide a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and referees, clearly quoting the reference numbers to reach us on or before Monday 16th July 2012 addressed to
DN/A 1318
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi
