Manager Supply Chain Management at Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes.
• Oversee the procurement and asset disposal processes in line with the Public
• Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015, and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations (PPADR) 2020 and other relevant laws.
• Propose the membership of relevant committees under the Act to the Managing director for consideration and appointment.
• Monitor contract management and report any significant departures from the contract terms and conditions to the Managing Director.
• Coordinate secretariat services to the evaluation, inspection and acceptance, disposal.
• Provide professional advice to the Managing Director on procurement and asset disposal matters for decision making.
• Spearhead the compliance with all procurement statutory requirements and Government Circulars.
• Review periodic reports on matters relating to procurement and asset disposal, recommend for approval by the Managing Director and submission to the National Treasury, PPRA, Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission in line with the Act and regulations;
• Spearhead the development, recommend for approval and oversee the implementation of the company’s annual procurement plan, budgets &disposal plans
• Oversee implementation and effective use of e-procurement system and inventory & asset management system for the purpose of control and managing inventory, stores and assets.
• Oversee the research on market trends to inform the placing of orders or recommend appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
• Monitor supplier’s performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the Company’s suppliers and service providers;
• Manage all stakeholders by providing advice and responding to all procurement related matters promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate external auditing (by Government and donors) and evaluation of Supply Chain Management processes and procedures;
• Oversee development and implementation of departmental risk management framework.
• Develop and supervise implementation of the departmental annual work plan & budgets and evaluate performance to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and present management papers for the relevant Board Committee meetings.
• Issue certificates to contractors confirming delivery and acceptance of goods, works and services where the contract is not complex and specialize;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant disciplines from a recognized institution or Any other business related degree with Diploma from Chattered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS)
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Certified procurement and supply professional (CPSP-K) or equivalent certification from recognized institution.
• Registered member of KISM with a valid practicing license.
• At least six (6) years of similar experience in utility or service industry, three (3) of which should have been in a senior management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.
• Personal Qualities, Skills & Competencies
• Excellent understanding of procurement principles Proficient in MS Office.
• Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and coordination skills
• In-depth understanding of the various procurements acts.
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team
• Environment, in a high-pressure on a call environment with changing priorities.
• High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.