PURPOSE
The job exists to ensure that adequate market survey and research is carried out for all goods, works and services which will form a benchmark for purchase of goods, works and services whilst exploring new and alternative market sources.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry-out Procurement related Market Research.
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market supplier in relation to procurement of goods, works and services.
Continuous investigations of new suppliers and market prices trend for goods, works and services that the business continuously requires.
Carry out market surveys for all goods, works and services to inform the placing of orders and adjudication by the relevant awarding Committees.
Prepare and continuously update the market survey reports for all consumable goods, works and services.
Analyze the current procurement spend situation and use spend data to evaluate the various categories.
Ensure that all procurement activities strictly adhere to established policy and procedures
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, or any business-related degree.
Professional Qualifications
Professional certification: Professional Diplomas from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSK) or progressing towards qualification.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) experience in a busy procurement related function with a bias in market survey.
Skills and Attributes
Strong analytical, inquisitive and critical thinking
Strong communication and presentation skills
Confident negotiation/ persuasion skills
Good supplier relations & management skills
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn new skills & adjust accordingly as might be required.
Planning and organising.
Relationship management .
Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications.
Understanding of the market environment and competitors.
Technical competence in Supply Chain.
Able to self-manage & to work with minimal or no supervision at all.
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