Assistant Manager, Procurement – Re Advertisement
Background
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the
responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in
Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority
now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates
to fill the position of Assistant Manager, Procurement.Background
We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.
Assistant Manager Procurement –HCA / AMP / 01
Reporting to the Manager, Human Capital & Administration, the Assistant Manager Procurement is responsible for the Management of the supply chain function at the Authority which includes procurement of goods, works and services, disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores, inventory management and contract management; coordinating all procurement activities thereof and coordinating the internal monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain function to ensure compliance with Public Procurement Laws, Regulations and Practices.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Leading
and managing the procurement function while ensuring governance and
compliance with the public procurement regulations, including;
- Development,
facilitation, implementation, monitoring & review of procurement
plans;
- Developing
and streamlining the procurement function in line with and in compliance
to the Public Procurement Act 2005;
- Develop,
review, facilitate and implement management initiatives for cost reduction
plans;
- Undertake
contracts negotiation, review and management in conjunction with the
respective directors and heads of departments;
- Performs
secretarial role to the Authority’s Tender Committee and Disposal
Committee;
- Coordinate
the preparation offor advertisement , opening and evaluation;
- Recommend
a negotiating team for appointment by the Accounting Officer where
negotiations are allowed by the Act and Regulations and participate in
such negotiations;
- Monitor
contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of
contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts;
- Advise
the Authority on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale;
- Prepare
and submit to the PPOA ( Public Procurement Oversight Authority) quarterly
procurement reports as required;
- Coordinate
preparation of the Authority’s Annual procurement Plans;
- Provide
information, as required for any petition or investigation to debar a
Tenderer or any investigation under review procedures;
- Liaise
with PPOA and other bodies on matters related to procurement;
- Advise
directorates and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and
services in line with the provisions of the Procurement Act and the
Regulations.
Academic qualifications
- Degree
in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management;
- Relevant
Masters Degree is added Advantage.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supply Management;
- Minimum
of four (4) years of relevant experience with 3 years at senior level;
- Knowledge
of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
- High
level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical and report
writing skills; effective interpersonal skills, materials management
skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and
computer skills.
If your background, experience and competence match the above
specifications, please send your application, including your current curriculum
vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, salary history, three referees
(one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone
number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is August 6, 2012.
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P.O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is August 6, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
