Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Manager Procurement
 

Job Purpose: The main purpose of this role will be to manage and co-ordinate Procurement functions to ensure efficient and effective sourcing and delivery of goods, services and works within the confines of the Corporation’s procurement regulations. 

Procurement Manager will be also responsible for managing vendors and suppliers.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing the department’s work plan and budget and ensure adherence to set limits and targets.


• Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies.


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.


• Develop negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.


• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.


• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.


• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.


• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.


• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.


• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.


• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Skills / Competencies

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management


• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense


• Outstanding negotiation and networking skills


• Working experience of vendor management software


• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures


• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions


• Strong leadership capabilities


• Highly proficient in Microsoft suite

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics or business related field


• Professional qualifications in Procurement (CIPS) and hold valid membership with recognized professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies and the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.


• They should have at least 5 years’ experience in Purchasing and Supplies, two of which must have been at management level.

Qualified Candidates to forward their Resumes to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke