- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Procurement and Contract management, Purchasing andSupplies or its equivalent from a recognized university or Bachelors degree in any area with a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain management, Procurement and Contract management, Purchasing and Supplies
- A master’s degree in supply chain management, Purchasing and Supplies or its equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Member of KISM or CIPS and other relevant
professional bodies in good standing.
- Minimum 5 (five) years’ relevant work experience with a public utility or service company
- Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through
provision of;-
(i) Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
(ii) Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
(iii) A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
(iv) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
(v) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities- Recommend departmental policies, plans and guidelines and implements EWASCO organizational policies
and procedures for department.
- Develop work plans and budgets for the Department for approval.
- Prepare draft Board management papers for approval.
- Manage Contracts and Negotiations with suppliers.
- Oversee opening and evaluation of Quotations, Tenders, Proposals and Expressions of Interest.
- Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan
- Participate in various committe
- Undertake Performance Management Reviews and acts as reviewer for staff within department.
- Manage staffing, development for procurement teams; motivates and develops project and team leaders i.e.
evaluation committees; promotes tea
- Coordinate staff and ensures all activities in the procurement department run as scheduled by establishing
process of setting targets within department and work towards their achievement.
- Coordinate regular meetings with staff and user departments to discuss department’s performance and
resolve any issues in procurement process.
- Mentor and coach departmental staff.
- Oversee day-to-day management; control the operations within department, includi
and physical resources
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Develop Procurement Budget and ensures efficient management of available resources including deploying
the department budget.
- Ensure that funds are available for any proc
- Recommend the best procurement methods; defines and communicates rules for supplier bids and ensures
competitive procurement in the organization.
- Verify all procurement and disposal activities in accordance with the Public Pr
EWASCO manual and policies.
- Review all records of purchased goods, including costs, deliveries and inventories and ensures maintenance
of accurate and up-to-date information concerning department.
- Analyze and evaluate historical and ma
recommend improvements.
- Participate in price negotiations and manages high impact purchases. supplier problems.
- Monitor quality of purchased goods and services vis-a-vis the requirements and assists in solving major- Monitor implementation of the procurement Quality Management System.
- Develop and implement all EWASCO departments’ procurement plans
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 5 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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