Manager Procurement at Lake Basin Development Authority

Job Description

REF: LBDA/HR/MP/09/2018/06

Duties and Responsibilities

The position reports to the Managing Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Implement procurement policies in line with Authority strategies and the law.
• Prepare strategic procurement plan and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken.
• Confer with service providers to obtain goods and services, prices, availability and delivery schedule
• Maintain a database of service providers and undertake market surveys.
• Process procurement requests of goods and services as per the laid down procedures.
• Provide overall effective leadership on procurement in the Authority
• Advise management on procurement matters and provide update to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Implement an effective disposal system in line with Authority policy and relevant laws.
• Prepare requisite reports and submit to relevant offices/institutions including PPOA
• Prepare relevant tender documents
• Ensure full compliance with Authority policies and relevant legislation

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or relevant social sciences with post graduate qualification in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in senior management position
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies
• Must be computer literate.
• Strong management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meets requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate