Procurement Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

Job title: Procurement Manager

Department: Procurement and logistics

Reports to: Procurement and Logistics Director

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Job Purpose:

To plan, organize, direct, controls and evaluates the activities of a purchasing department and develops and implements the purchasing policies of the company.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties): Describe the main roles and responsibilities of this position

Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.Controls purchasing department budgets.Develops and implements purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.Prepares reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.Resolves vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.Reviews, evaluates, and approves specifications for issuing and awarding bids.Administers on-line purchasing systems.Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.Locates vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.Maintains records of goods ordered and received.Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.Prepares bid awards requiring board approval.Represents companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.Experience: Minimum of 5 years working experience in a busy environment

Qualifications:

Academic:

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement Management

Professional: KISM

Specialist knowledge required:

Knowledge of business and management principlesICT skills, ACCPACCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic ThinkingInitiatorsProactiveIntegrity