Principal Procurement Officer at Kenya Ferry Services

Ref: PPO/11/2016 

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Principal Procurement Officer, will be responsible for directing and co-coordinating all procurement, stores and disposal activities in the Company in liaison with Head of Procurement.  

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of the Departmental work plan and budget;
• Coordinate the implementation of the Performance Management System in the Department; and
• Prepare draft procurement plans for further processing by the Head of Procurement and Supplies.
• Prepare and float tenders in liaison with Head of Procurement and draft awarded contracts;
• Approve material requisitions for store items; and advise users during development of specifications;
• Interpret Public Procurement Law and ensure its application in all procurement and coordinate the disposal activities for stores and equipment;
• Prepare quarterly procurement reports to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA);
• Review of monthly procurement reports, fuel and lubricants consumption report, purchases and issues data;
• Coordinate internal and external audits in the department; and
• Mentor and coach staff in the Department. 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing and Supplies Management or related field from a recognized university;
• Possession of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering will be an added advantage;
• Post-graduate qualification in Procurement, Supplies or a related field;
• Member of a Supply Chain professional body or equivalent; and
• Must have a minimum of (six) 6 years relevant experience from the marine transport industry, three (3) of
  which must be at a managerial level.