Central Bank KSMS Procurement Manager Job in Kenya

Central Bank KSMS Procurement Manager Job in Kenya
February 25, 2015 Job Description

The Central Bank of Kenya hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates with proven track record to fill the following position:
Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS)

Procurement Manager
(1 Position)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance & Administration, the Job holder will oversee the procurement of goods, works, and services for the School by ensuring that procurement processes are carried out efficiently in compliance with laid down procedures and statutes to achieve the School’s objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the formulation and interpretation of supplies and procurement management policies
Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in procurement Division
Develop School’s annual Procurement Plan and integrate the same into the School’s budget to facilitate procurement of goods and services
Facilitate tender and contracts management including management of supplier relationships and ensure supplier performance monitoring and evaluation
Ensure compliance to the public procurement and disposal Act, 2005 and Regulations
Secretary to the Procurement Committee
Review purchase requests and specifications from users to ensure that right items are procured
Tender Preparation – Assess and clarify requirements and specifications with the user where appropriate, identify sources and prepare and issue tender documents, requests for quotes (RFQ) or bidding documentation as appropriate
Tender Evaluation – Open and record sealed bids in accordance with guidelines and evaluate the same
Provide secretarial services to Tender Committee
Teach in the School’s MDC programmes .
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Commerce, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Post-graduate Diploma in Procurement from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and supply (CIPS) or equivalent
At least eight (5) years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management; three of which should be at management level
Conversant with Public procurement and Disposal laws
Knowledge of ERP applications and experience in hotel purchases is desirable
Ability to work in large multi-disciplinary teams.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities;
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high pressure on-call environment with changing priorities.
A team player, possessing excellent communication, presentation, analytical, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
Should be open-minded and a change champion
Ability to think strategically with creative problem solving skills
Mature person with proven integrity, initiative & drive
Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment
Membership of KISM

How to Apply

If you consider yourself proactive, self-driven and up to the challenge, please visit the following link http://www.centralbank.go.ke/index.php/careers and submit your application online so as to be received on or before 4th March, 2015

Note:
INCOMPLETE application will not be considered

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will result to disqualification

“Central Bank of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer”