WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Implement CABI Africa’s procurement policies, regulations, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, relating to the procurement of goods, services, and works.
Closely collaborate with project teams to ensure that all procurement needs are managed efficiently while keeping appropriate procurement request timelines.
Plan and execute supplier pre-qualification for the region,working with the wider procurement team with an aim to eventually negotiate for the best quality and pricing of products and services.
Working with the Operations Manager, coordinate procurement planning by supporting teams in preparing Annual Procurement Plans and providing budgetary estimates to achieve a more strategically planned procurement function for the Centre.
Work closely with suppliers and end users to negotiate and review performance levels and identify remedial action for a reliable supply chain process.
As a Secretary to the Procurement Committee, update and ensure safe custody of all procurement-related records, and management of meetings to evaluate, analyse and review purchase documents.
Process VAT refunds and make follow up with the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the suppliers so that approvals and refunds are obtained.
Contracts management: Review various contracts, sale agreements, etc. in consultation with the Operations Manager and end users to ensure key requirements are incorporated to safeguard the organization interests against risk exposure.
Ensure three-way matching of documents to facilitate payments to vendors and completeness of the procurement process.
Ensure timely opening and evaluation of tenders and quotations and carry out suppliers’ evaluations and appraisals.
Support in processing and maintenance of protocol documentation
End-to-end running of procurement exercises, advising and leading budget holders through the procedures, and following through with the finalization of purchasing or contracting.
Identify opportunities for continual improvement in services and value for money.
ABOUT YOU:
Bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management or any other business-related degree;
Certification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or equivalent certification from a reputable institution;
Membership to a reputable professional body (KISM, CIPS);
At least Five (5) years progressive experience in a procurement and supply chain role.
Excellent organisational and planning skills;
A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns;
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills;
Attention to detail;
Computer skills;
Negotiation skills;
Able to work independently and remain focussed;
Self-motivated;
Reliable and dependable, high level of personal integrity
Apply via :
cabi.ciphr-irecruit.com
