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
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Responsible
for following the policies and procedures as defined in the Authority policy
guidelines
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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.
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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.
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Responsible
for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the
applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
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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.
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Responsible
for providing administrative support for all procurements and maintaining the
official contract files
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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.
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Reviewing
and approving the various procurement reports prepared by procurement officers
including quarterly and annual reports.
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Developing
and maintaining positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers and
contractors
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To
take an active lead in introduction, development and implementation of
procurement best practices
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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.
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