Procurement & Logistics GM at Kenya Airports Authority

REF: MD/GMP&L/SEPT/ 2017

The position holder is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of procurement, inventory management and logistics;

He/She ensures value to the Authority by making sure procurement is timely and based on value for money in terms of quality, price and terms from suppliers that are fully compliant to all relevant public procurement regulations and guidelines, the Authority’s procurement policy, as well as consistent good commercial and professional practice.

Employment Terms: Contract
Reports to: Managing Director/CEO

Procurement & Logistics Manager Job Responsibilities

• Engages and contributes to the development and review of the corporate and division strategy, policy and approach within the organization.
• Prepares and implements the annual Procurement Plan to ensure that procurements are made in a systematic and structured way.
• Develops and ensures implementation of inventory management systems in line with best practice.
• Ensures development of reliable suppliers database based on set requirements
• Ensures development and implementation of disposal plans to facilitate timely and efficient identification and disposal of redundant assets.
• Monitors and evaluates contract management by users and report progress to facilitate timely decision making and timely implementation/completion of projects.
• Monitors and coordinates the bidding process and evaluation of the supply chain function in line with Public Procurement Act and Regulations.
• Takes Custody of divisional policies and processes and standard operating procedures manuals
• Ensures performance measures are designed to evaluate performance against the strategic plan
• Ensures maintenance and improvement of KAA Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), Customer Service Standards and other statutory audits.

Qualifications for the Procurement & Logistics Manager Job

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Master’s degree Level qualification
• Relevant post graduate Diploma qualification
• Membership with relevant professional body
• Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience with at least 4 years in a senior management /leadership position with hands on experience
• Working knowledge of and/or demonstrable ability to quickly absorb and understand global and local regulations pertaining to the aviation industry and operations of State Corporations.
• Proficiency in IT with working experience gained in a highly automated ERP environment
• Practical working knowledge and competence with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system and/or automated procurement system such SAP is mandatory
• Experience working with or interacting with a Board