Manager Supply Chain Management

About

Oversees procurement and asset-disposal processes, compliance, supplier performance, departmental planning, audits, and procurement advice to management. Requires Kenyan citizenship, a relevant degree, KISM registration with a valid practising licence, and relevant senior experience. Number of posts: 1 Job grade: 3 Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

How to apply

Submit an application and CV including reliable telephone and email contacts for yourself and at least three (3) referees to: The Managing Director, Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. Ltd, P.O Box 1100-80100, MOMBASA. Email: info@mombasawater.co.ke.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes.
• Oversee the procurement and asset disposal processes in line with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015, and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations (PPADR) 2020 and other relevant laws.
• Propose the membership of relevant committees under the Act to the Managing director for consideration and appointment.
• Monitor contract management and report any significant departures from the contract terms and conditions to the Managing Director.
• Coordinate secretariat services to the evaluation, inspection and acceptance, disposal.
• Provide professional advice to the Managing Director on procurement and asset disposal matters for decision making.
• Spearhead the compliance with all procurement statutory requirements and Government Circulars.
• Review periodic reports on matters relating to procurement and asset disposal, recommend for approval by the Managing Director and submission to the National Treasury, PPRA, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in line with the Act and regulations;
• Spearhead the development, recommend for approval and oversee the implementation of the company’s annual procurement plan, budgets & disposal plans
• Oversee the research on market trends to inform the placing of orders or recommend appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
• Monitor supplier’s performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the Company’s suppliers and service providers;
• Manage all stakeholders by providing advice and responding to all procurement related matters promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate external auditing (by Government and donors) and evaluation of Supply Chain Management processes and procedures;
• Oversee development and implementation of departmental risk management framework.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant disciplines from a recognized institution or any other business-related degree
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Registered member of KISM with a valid practicing license.
• At least six (6) years of similar experience in utility or service industry, three (3) of which should have been in a senior management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent understanding of procurement principles Proficient in MS Office.
• Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and coordination skills
• In-depth understanding of the various Procurement Act.
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team
• Environment, in a high-pressure on a call environment with changing priorities.
• High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.