KenGen Jobs. Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer Jobs at KenGen, Kenya
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KenGen Chief Procurement Officer Job Purpose

The person is accountable for managing the tender process and management of relevant committees set up to facilitate the process according to current and subsequent procurement legislations augmented with organizational policies and best practices.

Peincipal Accountabilities

Efficiently constitute and manage the tender secretariat

Lead key operational procurement processes of sourcing and selection and contract management

Drive continuous improvement of the procurement process by developing strategies to include market and operational considerations and optimizing supplier performance

Contribute to process improvement and advocate adoption of bestpractice in supply chain management and reduction in total cost of ownership (tco)

Co-ordinate with users on both annual and sporadic requirements/ procurement plans to maximise leverage on procurement spend, within set budgets and advise on improvement alternative initiatives

Manage human personnel relations in regard to authorisations, delegation, arbitration, training needs identification and motivation

Network with internal and external personnel in area of expertise to add value

Deploy, develop and retain talent including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time

Dimensions

UNIT OF MEASURES AND IMPACT (influence on productivity/generation/function):
Provide timely procurement support for company generation to ensure no disruption of operations.
Knowledge & Experience for Chief Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya


Bachelors degree in Procurement & Logistics/Business Administration/ Law/Economics, Engineering or (similar qualification)

A diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management.

A member of KISM/CIPS or similar international procurement institute Seven (7)years’ experience in

Procurement, with Three (3) yearsat a Senior Officer
level.

Thorough knowledge of public procurement regulations

Experience in Tender Preparation, Tender Analysis and Verification of Tender documents, Financial analysis of

Tenders and Supplier selection

Efficient usage of SAP or ERP systems is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

Proactive and ability to supervise, organise and manage the unit functions

Planning / organization, analytical and problem solving skills are a must

Ability to make decisions, and good business recommendations

Ability to lead and manage a virtual team with diverse experiences in a data driven, high pressure environment, and define / deliver measurable employee performance objectives

Ability in cross-functional business team environment experience preferred

Managing, monitoring and motivating human resources skills are required

Illustrate strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills

Proficient in computer applications (word processing / spreadsheets)

Detailed Job Descriptions can be found HERE

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