Tana Water Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Tana Water Services Board is one of the Eight Water Services Boards created under the new Water Act 2002 with the mandate of providing economical and efficient Water and Sewerage Services within its area of jurisdiction.

The Board invites qualified personnel to fill the following vacant position:

Procurement Manager

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing the overall management of procurement and supplies
Developing, updating and overseeing the application of appropriate quality control in procurement function
Processing tender documentation and applications
Provide technical advice and secretariat services to the Tender Committee
Ensure implementation of tender committee decisions
Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and practices in the implementation of procurement activities
Ensure maintenance of optimal level stocks of supplies consistent with the Board requirements
Supervise and train procurement personnel
Perform administrative and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer
Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Commerce or related Business Studies
Registered Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
At least 7 years experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above, 3 years of which must have been in a management position
Possess strong interpersonal and negotiations skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationships
Clear understanding of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005
Must be computer Literate
Possession of an MBA or any other relevant Post-Graduate qualification will be an added advantage
Candidates who meet the stated minimum qualifications should forward their applications with updated CVs, cell phone or day time telephone contacts, the expected salary, and three professional referees, together with copies of Academic certificates, Professional Certificates and testimonials in envelopes clearly marked “Confidential” addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,
Tana Water Services Board,
P.O. Box 1292-10100,
Nyeri.

or to our email: info@tanawsb.or.ke, to reach us not later than 5th April 2013.

Any applications received after this date will not be considered.

Tana Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

NB: This advertisement supersedes an earlier advertisement made on 21st March 2013 in the Daily Nation newspaper.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualifications.