7. SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER - KURA/PROC/12/002 JG 6 (3
POSTS)
The
successful candidate will report to Chief Procurement Officer.
Job
Summary
The
job holder will assist the Chief Procurement Officer in providing support to
Manager Procurement in procurement related matters to ensure understanding of,
and compliance with the applicable law, policies and procedures of the
Authority.
Key
Responsibilities
·
To lead, coordinate and help develop
consolidated annual procurement plan
·
Responsible
for following the policies and procedures as defined in the Authority policy
guidelines
·
Supervises,
schedules the work, professionally develops, and evaluates the performance of
the procurement officers. Reviews the performance objectives established by the
professionals under his/her supervision.
·
Ensures
the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service-oriented
team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority’s internal and
external customers.
·
Responsible
for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the
applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
·
With
the approval of the Head of Procurement, responsible for consulting with the
Authority’s legal officer or other approved legal counsel regarding the
legality of proposed procurement contracts.
·
Responsible
for providing administrative support for all procurements and maintaining the
official contract files
·
Develop
and maintain positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers and
contractors
·
Perform any other official duty as
may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in supplies management or in business related field with Post Graduate
Diploma in purchasing and supplies management from a recognized institution.
·
At
least 5 years’ experience in the field of procurement and two (2) of which must
be in a similar position.
·
Working
knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as well as contained in
the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and regulation 2006 as well as
with Development Partners.
·
A member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM).
·
Ability to work under pressure with
minimum supervision.
·
Good analytical, communications and
interpersonal skills
·
Proficiency in ICT.
The
successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices
or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Only candidates who meet the set
criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including
details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice
period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of
three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and
testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General
at the address below not later than 18th
October, 2012.
All
envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly
marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The
Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM
BUILDING, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Important notice:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KURA is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender
and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER Kenya Urban Roads Authority
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