Academic Qualifications
Master’s in Procurement, Supplies, Logistics, Business Administration or Business Management, Strategic Management or any other relevant equivalent disciplines from a recognized Institution
Bachelors degree in Procurement, Supplies, Logistics, Business Administration or Business Management, Commerce, Social Sciences Strategic Management or any other relevant equivalent disciplines
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Leadership Course lasting not less than 6 weeks
Certificate in Computer Proficiency
Member of relevant Professional Body
Meets the provision of chapter Six of the constitution
Previous relevant work experience required.
Have nine (9) years’ experience with three (3) years served in the position of Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Develop the Department’s Work plan and budget
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual departmental and statutory reports
Develop the draft procurement plan of the Authority
Oversee the execution of the Authority’s approved procurement plan
Prepare draft Board management papers for approval
Mentor and coach departmental staff
Coordinate performance management in the department
Provide advisory services to the CEO, Board and Heads of Directorate/Departments on Procurement related issues
Participate in the determining staffing requirements and recruitment of staff for the department
Chair departmental meetings
Determine the training and development needs in the Department
Identify procurement needs of the Department
Participate in committees meetings as appropriate
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans and budgets outlining key activities to be undertaken, resource requirements, performance measures and indicators as well as expected outcomes
Determine Procurement management information system requirements for monitoring, tracking and controlling operating costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods and services
Coordinate the development of detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance to both government and donor procedures and regulations
Coordinate and participate in procurement negotiations with suppliers and vendors to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed of delivery as well as economy of operations
Coordinate cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods in accordance with government and donor supplies policies and procedure f) Ensure effective Procurement management including driving optimal and cost effective supply of goods and services in the organization;
Develop procedures and manuals to guide procurement process in the Authority.
Participate in the development of procurement and contracting requirements;
Continuously monitor requisitions to ensure that proper procedures are followed and policies enforced;
Develop Market survey strategies
Carry out induction for interns and young professionals
Job Dimensions:I. Financial Responsibility:
Development of the Department’s Work plan and budget
Cost effective utilization of funds in procuring goods and services
Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Authority
Responsible for the security and storage of stores
Decision Making:
Makes strategic financial and operational decisions for the section
Plans the work of subordinates
Assigns work to subordinates
Monitors subordinates work performance
Appraises/evaluates subordinates performance
Working Conditions
Works predominantly in an office or comfortable environment.
The working conditions can be stressful due to issuing of reports that may contain unfavourable decisions.
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Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence and can access the Job Application Form (Download by clicking this link) and send it to careers@epzakenya.com addressed to:Ag. Chief Executive Officer,Export Processing Zones Authority,Administration Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,P. O. Box 50563-00200, Nairobi,attaching copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID.All applications should be sent online in pdf format not later than 12th July 2021 at midnight East Africa time.
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