Procurement Manager - MIA job in Kenya

Our client, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Airports Authority Act (Cap 395), whose mandate is to construct, operate and maintain aerodromes, as well as provide such other amenities and facilities for passengers and other persons making use of the services or other facilities so provided within Kenya.
They wish to fill the following position urgently:

Procurement Manager - MIA

Job Ref. MN 4623

Job Profile

    * Coordinates the preparation of the projected procurement plan for acquisition of goods and services for the achievement of set objectives.
    * Coordinates and facilitates implementation of user departments sourcing plans to realize efficiency and economy in the procurement of goods and services.
    * Ensures the preparation and dispatch of quotations in line with procurement Act and regulations.
    * Coordinates the opening, evaluation and recommendation of quotation to procurement/tender committee.
    * Ensures that market survey /research are carried out in relation to market prices for items required at MIA.
    * Liaises with users/finance and suppliers to facilitate prompt deliveries and payment to satisfaction of both users and suppliers.
    * Monitors and evaluates supplier performance for realization of reliable sourcing of goods and services.
    * Maintains current KAA specifications standards and recommends updates of the same for GM Procurement approval.
    * Liaises with Manager Warehouse on stock levels in order to determine re-order levels for next purchase to commence at HQ
    * Implements environment friendly acquisitions in liaison with Manager- Environment to support KAA core values on environmental care (replacement of non-biodegradable products e.g. detergents, printing cartridges etc.)
    * To ensure that all goods and services comply with the KAA Corporate Identity
    * Ensures maintenance of files on quotations, and other procurement documents for future references and support to payments
    * Receives and forwards supplier request for registration to GM/ Procurement & logistics.
    * Prepares monthly, quarterly and adhoc reports for management decision making
    * Provides leadership to the station procurement team through supervision and continuous development.
    * Ensures maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS.
    * Provides leadership to the Procurement and Logistics team.
    * Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Person Profile

    * University Degree.
    * Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
    * Membership to KISM or CIPS.
    * Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a busy purchasing environment and at least two years experience in Public Procurement.

Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

    * Job Ref. No.
    * Your Name
    * Current/Past Salary: Year 2009 pm, Year 2010 pm
    * Year 2010 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 6th December 2010.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd, 3rd Floor,
Landmark Plaza, Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
Email: manpowerkenya@kenyaweb.com.