PURPOSE:
Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors and performing strategic procurement activities. Responsible for contract negotiation, vendor management and managing end to end procurement operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement and drive CIC procurement strategies and policies.
Lead in the development of category specific sourcing strategies and research on new products and services to meet company’s goals.
Oversee supplier selection, contracting, negotiations and monitor use of competitive bidding/ benchmarking and develop framework contracts to cover future purchases for 1-2 years.
Identify, build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with suppliers and partners.
Ensure procurement-supplier relationship management process by overseeing supplier management for relevant categories and lead Business Unit (BU)- Procurement risk reviews.
Provide oversight of management of Office systems which shall include the IT and office equipment.
Ensure that other functional areas receive quality, timely procurement service and assistance.
Overseeing tendering process and ensure all adhere to the specification of requirements, requests for proposals, evaluation and supplier appointment.
Manage Data and review all records of purchased goods, including costs, deliveries and inventories.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements.
Deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor in a business related field.
Professional Qualifications
CIPS/KISM Certification
PMO
Experience
Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience (2) years in supervisory role.
Skills and Attributes
Strategic thinker
Distinctive analytical skills
Superior negotiating skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong management skills
Extensive contract expertise
Development and maintenance of service level agreements
Planning and organizing
Cost center management and budgeting
Relationship management
Apply via :
cic.co.ke
