Supply Chain Officer

Ref: HRO - SCO/30/06/2011

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Job holder will be responsible for carrying out procurement activities for the Institution;

• In line with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations, 2005, develop and implement procurement policy and strategy, coordinate procurement practices and activities and maximize savings and benefits available to the Institution from procurement activities.
• Oversee the procurement processes and procedures in line with the Procurement Act and Regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise the tendering process including participation in the evaluation of bids for goods and services
• Review and present evaluation reports to procurement committee
• Participate in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage of items.
• Review the usage and expenditure of goods and services with a view to identifying areas of cost reduction and improvement.
• Prepare and monitor the implementation of the Institutions Procurement Plans
• Manage the annual supplier prequalification exercise to promote equality of opportunities for pre-qualified suppliers
• Submits on a timely basis reports to PPOA and publication of any tenders
• Actively leads in the introduction, development and implementation of E-Procurement solutions within the Institution.
• Prepare bi-annual reports on all procurement activities for the Chief Executive Officer's information

Qualification and competencies

• A minimum of 8 years practical experience in Procurement
• A Bachelors degree in Business related field.
• Diploma in purchasing and Supplies
• Must be a registered member of KISM recognized to practice procurement
• Knowledge and experience in use of E-procurement
• Computer literate

Other attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong strategic orientation
• Possession of people and general management skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong team orientation

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above positions are required to forward their applications to:

Centre for International Training & Executive Development Ltd
P.O Box 108-00100
Nairobi

on or before 11th July 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted