Procurement Manager at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

HR/PM/01/06/2017

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will follow up on the procurement of quality goods and services at competitive prices.

Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager Job

• Facilitate the procurement of goods, works and services for the company
• Prepare requests for proposals
• Prepare and follow up of tender documents in liaison with user department
• Prepare letters of invitation to bidders to attend tender openings
• Facilitate tender opening and tender evaluation sessions
• Maintain a database of pre-qualified suppliers
• Review contracts and liaise with the legal department on preparing service level agreements based on tender requisitions.
• Offer Secretarial Services to Procurement Committee

Qualifications for the Procurement Manager Job

• Bachelors of Science in Supply Chain Management or Business Related Degree
• Masters in degree will be an added advantage
• C.I.P.S qualification
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply or relevant body
• Must be familiar with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015
• Must have exposure / experience in clearing and forwarding
• Have at least 5 years’ proven and significant work experience in a Procurement department in a large organization preferably in a FMCG company.

Essential Skills

• Working experience in use of ERP system, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent negotiation skills a must
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic supervisory skills