NGO Director Procurement, Logistics and Security Job in Nairobi Kenya

Feb 27, 2016

Director Procurement, Logistics and Security
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: NGO
 

Our client, an international NGO in quality reproductive health care and family planning wishes to recruit a Director Procurement, logistics and security. 

The position holder will oversee the design, development, delivery and monitoring of logistics and procurement of goods and services.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically lead on procurement, purchasing and supply chain processes, to ensure the smooth running of end to end supply chain operations at a central, service delivery and regional levels (procurement, purchasing, regulatory, quality assurance and inventory management)


• Implement internal business processes and dissemination of best practice across programme functions


• Provide leadership in issuance of tenders, bid analysis and selection of contractors / suppliers in conformity with procurement guidelines and standard operating procedures.


• Ensure compliance with donor procurement guidelines and requirements.


• Maintain a professional relationship with public sector partners to ensure adequate availability of commodities for service delivery


• Maintain and strengthen the organizations approved Suppliers


• Give strategic leadership and support to Fleet management team and ensure that the organization’s fleet of vehicles is managed efficiently and effectively.


• Ensure that proper records of vehicles, maintenance schedules, fuel consumption patterns, wear-and-tear are kept


• Ensure that a functional logbook system is maintained for the fleet to ensure accountability for mileages covered, purpose of travel and proper authorization


• Ensure the identification of credible repair facilities and enter into maintenance contracts with such contractors


• Ensure all licensing and insurance requirements for all vehicles are kept up-to-date


• Manage safety and security in the workplace across the organizations core service delivery channels


• Ensure our centres and support offices are well maintained and secure. Maintain a register of incidents and action plan on the basis of this including securing relevant budget and outsourcing work as required.


• Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with the role of a senior executive management team member.


• Manage  recruitment,  performance  monitoring,  team  motivation, and  talent  development  within  the  procurement/logistics  and security department, in coordination with the Director People and Development.


• Ensure all department teams and team members have OGSMs related to clear and achievable team work plans, and that performance appraisals are conducted on that basis.


• Directly manage and supervise the performance of department leads in line with organization performance management system

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce / Purchasing & Supply Post Graduate will be an advantage


• Other professional qualifications, ideally membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is desirable


• Significant experience in a similar position at senior management level, with ideally both NGO and private sector exposure Excellent knowledge of supply chain management


• Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads; and meet stringent reporting deadlines Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills


• Able to communicate effectively at all levels. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Excellent leadership and management aptitude leading diverse teams at a distance Organization and communication skills Cross-functional team player

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 10th March 2016. 

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