Procurement Consultant at Nova Academies Kenya

As the Nova Procurement Consultant, you will play a critical role in overseeing all bulk procurement activities at the institution while maintaining international standards and best practices .

Duration of Consultancy

You will perform the above mentioned responsibilities for both our Ondiri and Tatu City campuses. This consultancy is for an initial 6 months, full-time, pending extension based on the Organization's’ needs

Report To: Director of Operations

The Nova Way

Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:

• We model the growth mindset: we want our students to embody; you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life.
• We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly.
• We are radically open: We  share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities to help us grow.
• We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning.

How will your consultancy assignment at Nova look like?

• Develop a Procurement Plan and corresponding procurement and purchasing strategies in line with the goals and objectives of the institution.
• Establish procurement processes and systems.
• Develop the procurement manual to be implemented across the organization.
• Identify the procurement needs of the organization by department and develop a procurement plan to ensure that good/services are bought:
  • At the right price
  • Of the right quality and standards with specifications that meet user needs
  • From the right suppliers
  • In the right quantity, and
  • Delivered at the right time
• Oversee the entire procurement process across, ensuring that all the relevant documentation is submitted to the Finance Department for review and payment.
• Oversee the preparation of purchase orders and requisition requests and ensure  are compliant with Nova policies and procedures.
• Develop contract templates for use with the various vendors.
• Develop a dispute resolution policy for Nova and ensure that any grievances pertaining to vendor contracts are addressed during your consultancy.
• Develop a robust supplier database will all the necessary corresponding documentation e.g. copies of operational licenses, PIN, VAT certificates etc and effectively and efficiently manage the database.
• Developing training manuals to be used for induction/orientation in order to enhance strong adherence to the policy within Nova to ensure smooth coordination of the institution’s operations.
• Preparing weekly reports for discussion with the Director of Operations.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Operations to enhance coordination.

Who are you?

• Professional: You must have previous exposure to assignments of this nature that have exposed you to the end to end development of a Procurement Department, Systems and Processes.
• Honesty/Integrity: You have a previous record of integrity and can be trusted with all the purchasing needs of the institution.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement from an accredited university.
• Between 5 to 7 years experience.
• Energetic and passionate about procurement, creative and innovative in cost-cutting measures that deliver the prescribed quality and standards.
• A top performer with a strong academic background.
• Adept at using the most recent procurement systems.
• Previous experience in managing large-size projects is an added advantage.
• Previous experience with international procurement

Does working at Nova Academies excite you?  Then apply online today. 

If you are a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately!