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Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the management of procurement services of goods, services and works for the Institute as per the Institute’s procurement policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the automation of procurement process in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in liaison with ICT department.
- Ensure adherence to procurement procedures and standards through creating awareness to the users on the processes to be followed.
- Ensure availability of quality goods and services ordered and prompt delivery of the same to the user through timely processing of the requisitions placed.
- Manage an efficient supply base through open tendering and prequalification process for all goods & services used by the institute.
- Secretary to the procurement committee which oversees the large procurement for the institute.
- Ensure cost rationalization by carrying out price surveys to determine price trends to help suppliers’ appraisal.
- Manage supplier relationships through maintaining good communication and timely processing of payments for mutual benefit of the institute and the suppliers.
- Production of management reports to inform the management on decision making.
- Supervise and train staff in the department to enhance work efficiency.
- Advise the management on internal control to be applied in procurement to enhance efficiency.
Qualification
- Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Commerce or any other related field.
- Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role:
- Be a member a of Kenya Institute of Management or Charted Institute of Purchasing and Suppliers
- Three(3) years of relevant experience
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