CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER KURA/PROC/12/001 JG 7 (1POST)
The successful candidates will report to the Manager Procurement.
Job Summary
The Chief Procurement Officer will provide support to Manager Procurement, acting as an expert source of advice to the budget holders, managers and staff to ensure understanding of, and compliance with the applicable law, policies and procedures of the Authority.
Key Responsibilities
· To lead, coordinate and help develop consolidated annual procurement plan
· Responsible for following the policies and procedures as defined in the Authority policy guidelines
· Supervising, scheduling the work, professionally developing, and evaluating the performance of the procurement officers. Reviewing the performance objectives established by the professionals under his/her supervision.
· Ensuring the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service-oriented team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority's internal and external customers.
· Responsible for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
· With approval of the Head of Procurement, responsible for consulting with the
Authority's legal officer or other approved legal counsel regarding the legality of proposed procurement contracts.
· Responsible for providing administrative support for all procurements and maintaining the official contract files
· Responsible for ensuring purchasing orders and/or contracts are authorized in accordance with the approval matrix in place.
· Participating fully in the opening, evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
· Reviewing and approving the various procurement reports prepared by procurement officers including quarterly and annual reports.
· Developing and maintaining positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers and contractors
· To take an active lead in introduction, development and implementation of procurement best practices
· Manage staff within Procurement Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's degree in supplies management or in business related field with post graduate diploma in purchasing & supplies management from a recognized institution.
· At least seven (7) years' experience in procurement three (3) years of which must have been in a senior position.
· A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
· Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
· Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as contained in the public procurement and disposal act 2005 and regulation 2006 as well as development partners.
The successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.
Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the address below not later than 18th October, 2012.
All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM BUILDING, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI
Important notice:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
KURA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
