Procurement Manager at Rural Electrification Authority

The Job holder will ensure that Rural Electrification Authority adopts and implements effective strategies for sourcing and procurement of goods and services that deliver maximum value for the Authority.

He/she will also ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including the Public Procurement Laws and provides advisory functions to the Authority on procurement. The Job Holder will report to Chief Executive Officer.

Duties for the Procurement Manager Job

• Ensure strict compliance with the prevailing procurement laws in the procurement of all goods and services in the Authority;
• Oversee the preparation of the annual procurement plan as per the law;
• Oversee the implementation of the annual procurement plan;
• Liaise with the Procurement Oversight Authority on various issues regarding public procurement;
• Review procurement needs of the organisation from time to time;
• Providing professional opinions for all tenders;
• Ensure compliance in all procurement activities in the organisation;
• Prepare statutory reports to Public Procurement Oversight Authority;
• Manage the performance of the procurement team;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on procurement activities;
• Any other duties assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Procurement Manager Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management; Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management; Business Administration (Purchasing and Supplies) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage;
• Have Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.

Experience and Competencies:

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant working experience, three (3) of which must be at management level;
• Have full membership in a professional body;
• Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence in supply chain management work;
• Demonstrate values of governance as provided in the Constitution of Kenya.