Procurement Jobs in Kenya
Procurement Officer
Our client has helped redefine the meaning of financial services in Kenya. The bank started off as a non-banking financial institution whose principal activity was to promote and develop commercially viable projects. it concentrated its investment in a wide range of sectors spanning from the agriculture, manufacturing to construction, communication and tourism encompassing all major investment sectors in Kenya. They are looking to hire a Procurement officer to join their new branch in Nairobi.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of staff responsible for purchasing including technical and specialized procurement of supplies, tenders, equipment and services. Requires extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and practices.
- Oversees staff of 28. Manages and make decisions in Human Resources activities in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evalutions, and salary planning.
- Responsible for departmental administrative issues such as maintaining/revising policies and procedures and website, reporting minority business participation/monthly volume processing/subcontract plan utilization.
- Assumes responsibility and oversight of large and complex purchases involving use of Requests for Proposals. Assists departments with specification development, drafts RFP, obtains State approval, serves on evaluation committee.
- Provides input on budget. Proposes salary raise within budget. Monitors and obtains best price for office expenditures. Approves payment of invoices and directs purchasing card expenditures for office. Negotiates copier maintenance contracts.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business administration/ Supply chain management
- Diploma in Purchasing and supply
- At least 3 years working experience.
- Proven leadership ability
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office skills
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