Procurement Manager at Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation

Purpose of the Job: 

To ensure timely procurement of quality goods and services commensurate with the value for the company in accordance with the existing laws and regulations.

Key Result Areas and Duties

• Coordinate preparation of annual procurement plans for approval
• Prepare quarterly and annual procurement report to the Managing Director
• Ensure goods are procured at the most competitive and economic prices.
• Ensure timely advertisements of annual tender and registration of supplies
• Providing technical guidance to the procurement committees
• Oversee timely delivery of goods and services as requisitioned
• Liaise with other departments on sourcing of required goods, services and equipment
• Receive procurement requests from users and process as per approved policy
• Receive tender document and prepare reports for the relevant Committee for discussions and approval
• Ensure proper disposal of obsolete items according to Public Procurement and Disposal Act
• Develop and implement effective stock control systems
• Ensure sound management of stores and monitor levels of items to maintain minimum reorder levels
• Maintain an updated list of qualified and approved suppliers, contractors and consultants
• Ensure proper control of stores and inventories
• Maintain accurate records on procurement
• Ensure compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and Public Procurement and Asset Regulations, 2020 and any other and circulars/directives that may be made by the government from time to time on procurement issues.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors

Personal Specifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Must be a member of Kenya Institute Supplies Management (KISM) and a holder of a current practicing License.
• At least seven (7) years of experience of which three (3) should have been in a senior management position.
• Experience working with international donor agencies will be an added advantage and international business experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of the various procurement Acts

Required skills and Competencies.

• Should possess excellent interpersonal, negotiations and communication skills.
• Must be able to lead and motivate multi-skilled teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Possess leadership qualities and be a team player with a high degree of integrity and ability to relate across different professional functions and situations.
• Be a team player and uphold collective responsibility