Head of Procurement at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

Responsibilities for the Head of Procurement Job 

• Representative Tasks
• Coordinate the preparation of the procurement Department budget
• Ensure the Department is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver exceptional results; and
• Develop, review and implement robust procurement policies and procedures as to ensure integrity and compliance of the Corporation’s procurement practices with the applicable legislative framework;
• Coordinate preparation of the Corporation’ annual procurement plan and present to the Board for approval;
• Manage the bi-annual pre-qualification of suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and efficiency in the Corporation’s procurement activities;
• Manage the Corporation’s annual tendering process of key goods and services to ensure value for money and compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;
• Supervise the timely procurement of all requisitioned goods and services for the
• Corporation to ensure efficient service delivery and value for money;
• Manage the Corporation’s process of disposal of obsolete items in line with the
• Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;
• Verify and recommend for approval all payments to suppliers of goods and services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with user requirements;
• Any other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to time.

Requirements for the Head of Procurement Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,
• Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Diploma in Procurement from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in procurement or supplies management in a fast paced work environment.
• A demonstrable ability to drive organizational value through the implementation of appropriate and diligent procurement management practices;
• Have demonstrated personal integrity;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Problem solving , analytical and orientation to detail skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building skills;
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment;
• Exemplary knowledge of the application of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015.
• Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
• Be computer literate.