Supply Chain & Procurement Officer at Lake Basin Development Authority

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

• Planning and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy
• Collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams for the compilation and preparation of the organization’s annual procurement plan
• Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process within the LBDA in liaison with respective departments.
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and organizational procurement partnerships
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Identification of potential suppliers and issuance of requests for quotations on a need to need basis.
• Leading due diligence initiatives, pre-qualification and qualification of suppliers.
• Monitoring market trends and conditions and advise management on competitive pricing
• Performance of source audits and facilitation of the prequalification process
• Determination of key supply chain KPIs, Identification of process bottleneck, implementation of solutions in a timely manner provision of suggestions on solutions for process improvements.
• Reviewing and approval of purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs).
• Interpretation of the Procurement Act and provision of suitable advice to the management to ensure compliance with the Laws in all procurement processes.
• Supervision of the performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Performance management including ensuring achievements of performance Contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance appraisals

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, finance or equivalent in a similar field from a recognized university
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 5 years
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional communication and reporting skills
• Good time-management skills
• Membership to professional bodies
• Team player and great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010