Construction Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Procurement Manager – Construction

Our client is a design, build and management company that specialises in construction within remote areas. With over 35 years’ experience in operating in remote areas, our client works to the highest international standards; employing the latest technology and construction methods. 

Our client is also focused on the oil, gas, mining, industrial and residential sectors, where they strive for high quality as they deliver a bespoke design format, turnkey construction capability and end to end management systems.

 

The client currently is a medium sized contractor within the Kenyan market, with operations across a number of sub-saharan countries.

Job Purpose: To manage the effective and timely procurement of materials, goods and services to the commercial advantage of the company and ensure appropriate input into pre-construction process so as to meet the needs of various projects while ensuring compliance with the project procurement strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier and contract negotiations which involve understanding and knowledge of commercials and competitive pricing for packages related construction


• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and consulting with them to build quality procurement strategies aligned to business requirements


• Manage and develop strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers, dealing with any potential issues and concerns, and attending regular meetings to ensure open communication


• Prepare Requests for Proposals and coordinate proposal and selection process


• Provide bid comparison and validation


• Perform cost and services negotiations with vendors.


• Prepare design and construction vendor agreements (including master services agreements and notices to proceed).


• Manage template design and construction services contracts.


• Drive initiatives for new project delivery methods to improve overall cost of design and construction efforts.


• Develop a design and construction vendor qualification process.


• Drive process development and improvement to address growing business needs and incorporate lessons learned.


• Ensure cross-functional project teams are staying on track to meet deadlines.


• Develop and drive strategic goals while also completing tactical, working level tasks as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (Preferred).


• 10 years direct work experience in purchasing or procurement in the construction Industry.


• Member of Professional Institute locally or internationally.


• Familiarity with SAP systems and purchasing/planning functions.


• Cost estimating experience a plus.


• Proven success working on cross-functional projects, completing cost models, and negotiating.


• Technical background knowledge in construction.

Compensation: 

Salary Range: 150,000 – 250,000 KShs the right candidate plus incentives.

Email: recruitment@mwanzoni.com