Procurement Manager at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

Ref: 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.
 

Key responsibilities

• 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

The Candidates Specifications
The candidate must possess the following qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Supply Chain Management or Business Related Degree
• Masters in degree will be an added advantage
• 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