Manager –Procurement
REF: PO/01
Department / Section: Procurement Office
Reports To: Director General
Job Purpose:
Manages the procurement processes for the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods/ works/services
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
- Responsible for efficient and effective operation of the procurement department;
- Manage the supply chain function of KCAA which includes among others the disposal of unserviceable/obsolete or excess items, inventory management, contract negotiation and management together with respective user departments, procurement of goods, services and works
- Develop, disseminate, monitor implementation and review Procurement policies, procedures, processes and guidelines including tenders in the Authority while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation;
- Develop, facilitate, implement, monitor and review KCAA annual procurement plans;
- Perform secretarial services to the Tender Committee and Disposal Committee;
- Co-ordinate the preparation of tenders for advertisement, opening and evaluation;
- Offer technical/professional advice to management on best materials management practices in ordering, receiving and issuing of stores goods/materials;
- Maintains archive records of the procurement section;
- Prepare and submit statutory periodic reports to PPOA as required;
- Manages and develop staff in the department as pertains procurement profession;
- Any other task that may be assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications
- A relevant Masters’ Degree (social or science field such as supplies management, business administration, commerce, economic) from a recognized University) is a must;
- Professional Qualifications: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) from a recognized institution, or equivalent;
- Member of the Kenyan Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Certificate in management and/or leadership
Experience
- At least 8 years’ relevant experience in supplies management, 5 of which must be at a senior position.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of the procurement Act and regulations;
- Good understanding of the various procurement needs of different functional areas and departments;
- Financial skills required to determine the most cost effective procurement method;
- Negotiation skills and a team player;
- Supervisory skills, delegating and monitoring work of staff of the department;
- Good communication skills with user departments and suppliers;
- Applicable Computer application skills;
- High level of integrity, demonstrate outstanding professional competence as reflected in work
Interested candidates are requested to forward their application letters attaching copies of certificates, other relevant testimonials and an upto-date CV indicating day-time telephone contact and full contacts details of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than January 9th 2013.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P. O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: info@kcaa.or.ke
NB: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and Persons with disabilities are advised to indicate their status in their applications for ease of identification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Manager –Procurement
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