Duties and Responsibilities
Planning
Advise and seek approval of internal customers of modifications from original requests.
Facilitates across all parties the timely resolution of issues that could impact meeting the needs of the requestor and communities.
Identify alternative supply sources for materials / services not under contract
Ensure safe delivery and receipt of ordered materials
Resolve conflicts with deliveries and suppliers
Strategic Sourcing
Execute the Market Assessment and Supplier PreQualification process as per the set guidelines based on the set guidelines for the assigned categories.
Manage the RFQ/RFP Process including baselines & price survey methodologies as per the approved framework for the assigned categories.
Lead negotiations for the assigned Categories.
Supervise the Sourcing events and Assistance work relating to sourcing.
Preparation of Procurement Committee submission documents to ensure their comprehensiveness to allow an informed decision making process.
Facilitate Purchasing Committee meetings and ensure that proper documentation is maintained
Supplier contact relationship and management
Accurately complete the master data management form (or contract/supplier register)
Monitor and complete contract closeout, renewal or retender, as appropriate for the assigned commodities.
Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.
Identify & resolve or escalate contractrelated issues both internally and externally.
Analyze supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.
Procurement Execution
Receive incoming Purchase Requisitions (Pending Buyer Action), verify specifications are clear, conduct sourcing event if required items are not already on contract, update the PR with actual supplier record and release PR for approval.
Follow Procurement Polices and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.
Manage PO Change requests coordinating with Requesters, Budget Owners and Suppliers
Consolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.
Data Management and analysis
Collect and analyze organizationwide data to support decisionmaking
Provide support in the design of the business metrics to monitor SCM performance and alerting management when the performance trigger is violated
Conduct spend analysis to support strategic sourcing activities, and Supplier Relationship Management
Prepare summary report of supplier bid responses for Procurement Committee award decision meetings
Track and analyze procurement performance and savings against established target levels
Process, Procedure and Policy
Conduct all procurement related tasks as per the approved procurement polices, processes and guidelines.
Advice management regarding any challenge / risks / impractical guidelines.
Collect customer feedback relating to the policies, processes and guidelines, and report to NO Management for improvements or change,
Review with Partners / SubGrantees, their SCM Policies, procedures and etc. to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.
Systems Development & Implementation
Collect and collate useful data which can be used to improve the general systems established and communicate this information to immediate Supervisor
Control & Compliance
Conduct supplier prequalification for all newsuppliers and maintain records.
Participate in development of risk identification & assessment tools, registers and other tools and assessing SCM and contractual risks for procurements of goods, works or services.
Maintain proper filing and record keeping as per the guidelines set by the management.
Coordinate with Requesters to close out open POs in a timely manner.
Implementation of agreed audit recommendations in the procurement process as per the guidance given by the HOD.
Participate in process to Review Partners / SubGrantees, internal control system in the procurement process to identify any gaps, document them under assessment reports, and capture under capacity building plans.
Periodically monitor the progress on implementation of recommendations and update the management of all parties.
Training and capacity building
Coordinate, participate in, and/or train staff from Supply Chain Staff and other WVI Departments on WVI Procurement Policies, Processes, and Systems
Conduct Partners’ / SubGrantees’ capacity assessment and capacity building plans as per set framework / guidelines.
Train the Partners / SubGrantees based on the approved capacity building plan, monitor progress. Coordinate with internal stakeholders in monitoring the progress and submit progress reports to the management.
Qulaification,Knowledge and Skills for the Role
University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or similar degree, or equivalent experience
Completion of Post graduate qualification in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level Six is a MUST
At least 4 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in MS Office. Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP’s)
A member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) is a MUST
High Professional ethics and integrity
Must be a committed Christian able to stand denominational diversities
Experince in working in the humanitarian sector is an added advantage
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