KenGen Head of Supply Chain Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Head of Supply Chain

The Company: Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) is the leading power producer generating about 80 per cent of power consumed in Kenya. It is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is 70% Government owned.
 

The Strategy: The Company operates in a liberalized and regulated single-buyer market competing with Independent Power Producers. The forecasted national peak demand to meet Kenya Vision 2030 objectives is 15,000MW by year 2030. 

KenGen is going to be the major player in attaining this national target. In alignment with this national goal, KenGen has set out an ambitious operational and growth strategy, to grow its capacity from the current 1,236MW to 3,000MW by 2018. 

Launched in 2007 as Good-to-Great (G2G) Transformation Strategy, the Company has completed the first horizon (2008-2012) and is now on the second horizon (2013-2018). 

In order to meet the planned growth and sustain momentum of the ongoing transformation plan in line with its corporate strategy, the Board wishes to identify and recruit suitable candidates for the following listed executive position:
 
Head of Supply Chain

1 Post
 

Ref: HR/SUP/1/05/14
 

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, the person will:

• Lead, oversee and manage the supply chain function and actively participate in the development of KenGen’s corporate strategy.
• Develop accountability structures, oversee periodic reporting and monitor the performance indicators for Contracts, Procurement and Logistics.
• Oversee the development of an annual procurement plan with strong focus on strategic buying and monitoring.
• Oversee the maintenance of a good relationship with suppliers, value for money, local and international purchase and demand recourse from non non-performing suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements and standards such as Public Procurement & Disposal Act.

Person Profile

• Undergraduate degree in either of the following fields: Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Purchasing & Logistics or any relevant field.
• A Masters degree in Supply Chain or Business related field is an added advantage
• Professional qualifications from C.I.P.S. or related International Supply chain qualification.
• Member of KISM or any other relevant professional body
• At least Ten (10) years experience at senior management level in managing the supply chain in a large organization
• Ability to interact and manage at Board and high level government and stakeholder relationships; and a demonstration of strong ability to negotiate with suppliers and contractors is essential
• A good understanding of supply chain Management with bias on the public sector.

The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate distinguished leadership with a track record of achievements in the public or private sector backed with a minimum Ten (10) years in senior management roles and be a Transformative and Change leader, keen on detail and strict deadlines with undisputable respect and integrity. 

He/ She will be required to possess strong people management and inter personal skills.

How to Apply

Application complete with detailed resume and testimonials should be addressed to:
 

The Managing Director & CEO,
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd,
8th Floor, Stima Plaza Phase III,
Kolobot Road, Parklands,
P O Box 47936 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Or e-mail to executivejobs@kengen.co.ke
 

On or before Monday 9th June 2014 at 3.00 p.m. 

Remember to indicate the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope.

Terms - These are executive positions with attractive remuneration package and 5 year contract term renewable.

NB: KenGen is an equal opportunity employer and interested candidates are advised to apply where they feel they have key strengths. Canvassing and falsifying of data will lead to automatic disqualification.