Procurement Manager at Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Limited

Overall Responsibility:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sound management of procurement and supplies systems in the company.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure formulation and implementation of stores and supplies policies for the company
• Prequalifying Suppliers as per agreed procedures and maintaining an updated list of qualified and approved suppliers
• Developing and implementing effective stock control systems
• Procuring required goods at the most competitive and economic prices
• Ensuring timely delivery of goods ordered to the stores
• Liaising with other departments on sourcing of required materials and equipment.
• Receiving procurement requests from users and processing as per approved policy
• Ensuring that purchasing is carried out with due regard to the budget constraint
• Ensuring sound management of stores and monitoring levels of items to maintain minimum reorder levels
• Maintaining accurate records on procurement
• Receiving tender documents, analyzing and preparing reports for discussions/approval by tender committee.
• Overseeing the payment of suppliers for items delivered
• Any other duty assigned by management from time to time

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized university.
• Be a Registered Member with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• Aged between 30-45 years
• At least five (5) years working experience in procurement of which three (3) must be in a managerial position.
• A holder of Master’s degree in a Business related field will have an added advantage.

Competences/Attributes

• Possess strong interpersonal and negotiations skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationships
• Clear understanding of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

These positions are on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory performance.