Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

We are a fast growing construction company involved in Civil, Electrical, Water and Sanitation and Road Projects. 

We wish to enhance our effectiveness in all the above areas so that the company objectives are fully achieved 

We therefore seek applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position.
 

Procurement Manager
 

Roles

• Analyze purchase requests and determine the appropriate method of procurement, Quotation, Tender and Request for Proposal or importation
• Plan orders and deliveries in ensuring that protects run uninterrupted.
• Liaise with shippers, carriers and internal departments involved in the importation process insuring timely cleaning and receipt of imported materials for various protects
• Collaborate with technical staff in preparing specifications for Quotations, Tenders. Proposals and Supply Agreements in a clear end concise manner.
• Administer the Letters of Credit for the various imports ensuring that the company obtains favourable payment terms.
• Ensuring that all tender documents for contracts are prepared and submitted within the specified timelines
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery timelines and quality to ensure that the company standard requirements are met.
• Monitor contracts and vendor performance and consult with vendors and/or user departments to implement corrective action when required.
• Arrange for samples, testing and evaluation of new products.
• Contribute to the development and formulation of purchasing procedures and practices as required.
• Assist in the regular physical inventory process.

Qualification and Skills 

• Graduate of Business Administration, Commerce or Business Management from a recognized university.
• Post graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management 
• CIPS qualification
• Engineering graduates with experience in procurement in technical environment will also be considered.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a busy environment
• Experience in oversees buying will be an added advantage.
• Must be conversant with current Public Procurement Procedures.
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
• Must have high level of integrity, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and willing to work with minimal supervision.

Applications Including CVs and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees should be sent to.

Human Resources Manager, 

P.O Box 68144 00200, 

Nairobi 

So as to reach not later than 25th Oct 2013