Head of Procurement at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

The job holder reports to the Managing Director. He/ She is charged with the following responsibilities:-:

Representative Tasks

• Coordinate the preparation of the procurement Department budget
• Ensure that the Department is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver exceptional results; and
• Develop, review and implement robust procurement policies and procedures as to ensure integrity and compliance of the Corporation’s procurement practices with the applicable legislative framework;
• Coordinate preparation of  the Corporation’ annual procurement plan and present to the Board for approval;
• Manage the bi-annual pre-qualification of suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and efficiency in the Corporation’s procurement activities;
• Manage the Corporation’s annual tendering process of key goods and services to ensure value for money and compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;
• Supervise the timely procurement of all  requisitioned goods and services for the Corporation to ensure efficient service delivery and value for money;
• Manage the Corporation’s process of  disposal of obsolete items in liaison with the Disposal Committee in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;
• Provide secretarial services to the Disposal Committee of the Corporation in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015;
• Verify and recommend for approval all payments to suppliers of goods and services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with user requirements; 
• Any other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Diploma in Procurement from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in procurement or supplies management in a fast paced work environment.
• Must have a practicing Certificate issued by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• A demonstrable ability to drive organizational value through the implementation of appropriate and diligent procurement management practices;
• Have demonstrated personal integrity;
• Strong leadership and management skills;  
• Problem solving , analytical and orientation to detail skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building skills; 
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment;
• Exemplary knowledge of the application of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations 2006;
• Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and  Be computer literate.  

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and are thus required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions: - 

• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax compliance Certificate)
• Higher Education Loans Board (Clearance Certificate)
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good conduct)