KTDA Buyer Job in Kenya

Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of KTDA Holdings Ltd and is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for the efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly qualified and talented professional to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging position

Buyer

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services as required and in accordance with the company policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Participating in the prequalification of suppliers
• Reviewing LPOs prior to dispatch
• Sourcing goods and services through tenders or any other approved method
• Participating in developing and reviewing purchasing policies and procedures
• Maintaining of suppliers list and other relevant records as per established policies and procedures
• Participating in planning and forecasting supplies requirements;
• Preparing accurate and timely reports and distributing to appropriate users
• Preparing and compiling the agenda for the MTC and Tender Board
• Acting as the Secretary to the Tender Evaluation Committee
• Drafting letters of offer/contracts Implementing awards of MTC
• Preparing tender documents for long term supply contracts
• Handling suppliers and other stakeholders inquires

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent
• Post Graduate Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
• Membership to a professional body (KISM /CIPS)
• Five (5) years experience, two (2) of which must have been at supervisory level.
• High level of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 28th June 2011

The General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

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