Background information about the job or company:

Our mission is to provide affordable, accessible and sustainable quality services, enhancing community participation and creating a secure climate for political, social and economic development through the commitment of a motivated and dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
• Oversee procurement activities within and submit internal reports to the Deputy Director Procurement and Contract Administration Services
• Participate in development and preparation of specific County/Departmental procurement manuals
• Provide guidelines on safety and security in ensuring timely disclosure of information on procurement opportunities and awarded contracts
• Ensure cordial supplier relationships
• Prepare budgets and work plans
• Review of tender documents
• Dissemination of market and financial information
• Design of training programs for supply chain management personnel
• Ensuring preparation of procurement plans in the County
• Developing and reviewing performance targets and agreements
• Participating in negotiations with suppliers of goods, works and services
• Perform any related duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Experience of at least 7 years in procurement services, 2 of which should be at middle management level
• Meets the provisions and requirements as stipulated in the SPM Act 2007
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer proficiency
• Meets the provision of chapter six of the constitution
• Full membership to a professional body either KISM/CIPS or both

Experience needed:

7 years

• Initiate policy review on procedures, rules and regulations
• Oversee procurement activities within and submit internal reports to the Deputy Director Procurement and Contract Administration Services
• Participate in development and preparation of specific County/Departmental procurement manuals
• Provide guidelines on safety and security in ensuring timely disclosure of information on procurement opportunities and awarded contracts
• Ensure cordial supplier relationships
• Prepare budgets and work plans
• Review of tender documents
• Dissemination of market and financial information
• Design of training programs for supply chain management personnel
• Ensuring preparation of procurement plans in the County
• Developing and reviewing performance targets and agreements
• Participating in negotiations with suppliers of goods, works and services
• Perform any related duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Experience of at least 7 years in procurement services, 2 of which should be at middle management level
• Meets the provisions and requirements as stipulated in the SPM Act 2007
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Certificate in computer proficiency
• Meets the provision of chapter six of the constitution
• Full membership to a professional body either KISM/CIPS or both