Agricultural Finance Corporation Head of Procurement Job in Kenya

The Agricultural Finance Corporation [AFC] is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya.

In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation wishes to invite applications from exceptionally talented, results driven, self-motivated and qualified applicants for various positions.
 

Head of Procurement
 

The job holder reports to the Managing Director. 

He/ She is charged with the following responsibilities:-

Representative Tasks

• Coordinate the preparation of the procurement division budget
• Ensure the division is adequately resourced by professional and competent staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and foster a culture in which staff feel supported so as to deliver exceptional results; and
• Develop, review and implement robust procurement policies and procedures as to ensure integrity and compliance of the Corporation’s procurement practices with the applicable legislative framework;
• Coordinate preparation of the Corporation’ annual procurement plan and present to the Board for approval;
• Manage the bi-annual pre-qualification of suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and efficiency in the Corporation’s procurement activities;
• Manage the Corporation’s annual tendering process of key goods and services to ensure value for money and compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
• Supervise the timely procurement of all requisitioned goods and services for the Corporation to ensure efficient service delivery and value for money;
• Manage the Corporation’s process of disposal of obsolete items in liaison with the Disposal Committee in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
• Provide secretarial services to the Tender committee and Disposal Committees of the Corporation in compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005;
• Verify and recommend for approval all payments to suppliers of goods and services to the Corporation to ensure compliance with user requirements;
• Any other relevant work that may be assigned to the job holder from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• Diploma in Procurement from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in procurement or supplies management in a fast paced work environment.
• A demonstrable ability to drive organizational value through the implementation of appropriate and diligent procurement management practices;
• Have demonstrated personal integrity;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Problem solving , analytical and orientation to detail skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent relationship building skills;
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment;
• Exemplary knowledge of the application of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations 2006;
• Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
• Be computer literate.

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary and benefits package.
 

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -

The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Closing date for applications is 25th November at 5.00 pm.

AFC is an equal opportunity Employer. 

Lack of inclusions of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.