Procurement Manager Job in Kenya - Hospital Industry Company

Our client in the Hospital Industry is in need of a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective procurement services to support the hospital. The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional procurement and administration services and lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and practices covering all aspects of the procurement function. Ability to deal with hands on issues as well as participate in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position. This is a key position within the hospital’s Finance function but with key linkages with all other departments. Responsibilities (Functions and duties) Oversight of all operational procurement issues Developing and implementing policies, procedures, tools and guidelines to ensure effective and efficient procurement processes in the hospital and to assure seamless procurement services Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods or services at reasonable prices Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors and other partners within the procurement services chain to create a partnership that adds value to the hospital. Negotiation of prices, lead times and other contractual terms with suppliers Leveraging online procurement resources to identify and use appropriate channels within the vast e-commerce environment both locally and internationally Creating and fostering relationships with diverse supply chain professional associations to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing Determining quantity and timing of deliveries and keeping track of lead times throughout the procurement process Working with department managers and other staff to forecast demand of procurement services and to ascertain that goods are received as ordered and payments processed only for certified confirmations of deliveries or service Budgeting, reporting and analysis of procurement costs to ensure high visibility and control of procurement related expenses Periodic reporting of procurement activities and projects Training and developing of best practice procurement knowledge across the hospital management team Supervision of procurement department staff to ensure standard practice and knowledge transfer. Support all departments with the legal and contractual processes for their procurement needs. Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance procurement processes Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in full lifecycle procurement management preferably for a large fast growing service or hospital. . Bachelor’s Degree Professional: Professional qualifications in purchasing and supplies management Note: In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic or professional certifications. Specialist knowledge required:  An expert level of knowledge in procurement including, but not limited to sourcing, pricing, contracts, relationship management and due diligence on suppliers and contractors. Ability to quickly learn and improve systemsTechnical competence in MS Office Strong leadership abilityExcellent written and oral communication skills Acute attention to details Problem solving skills Planning and organization skills Ability to analyse and interpret data and adequately communicate and present the findings to senior management Decision making and judgement skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities. High level of integrity and ethical behaviourIf you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.comOnly qualified candidates shall be contacted