Senior Supplies Chain Officer job in kenya

Senior Supplies Chain Officer
Ref: ENSDA/7/M/SP

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, He/She will be responsible for:-

• Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure these are in line with the Procurement Act.
• Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reductions and/or services improvement.
• Coordinating and supervising the tendering process including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services.
• Investigate and qualify suppliers for pre-qualification processes
• Monitor market trends and conditions and advice management on competitive pricing.
• Managing and processing payments(in liaison with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the fund
• Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to tender committee
• Preparation of the annual procurement plans in line with budgetary allocations
• Secretary to the tender committee
• Participating in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items.
• Undertake routine market intelligence surveys on pricing of products and services.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related courses from a recognized university.
• Post graduate qualification in procurement and/or supplies management with at least 5 year’s relevant management experience.
• A Masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must be a member of a professional body i.e. KISM or CIPS.
• Computer literate.
• Should be above 30 years of age

These are senior positions which require the successful candidates to provide policy guidelines to staff under them and for the overall mandate of the respective departments.

Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.

The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 29th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Email address: md.ensda@gmail.com
P O Box 213-20500
Narok