The position of the Procurement Manager requires be filled by a qualified Kenyan who will be able to review, up-date, interpret and implement existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems; prepare and ensure implementation of the procurement manual, oversee stock control verifications and ensure efficient disposal of stores at KTB.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement KTB’s Procurement strategies and policies
Provide strategic direction for procurement innovation to optimize KTB‘s competitive advantage both locally and internationally
Ensure adherence to the Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act 2015
Co-ordinate the development of KTB’s Annual Procurement and Asset Disposal plans in line with the Act
Oversee the procurement function to ensure that all procurement is undertaken as per laid down laws, rules and regulations as may be issued from time to time vide circulars from relevant Ministries
Ensure timely and efficient implementation of procurement strategy and Annual Work Plans (AWP) and ensure that departmental performance targets are set and achieved
Ensure that KTB’s procurements and disposals are conducted in accordance with the law and ensure the preparation and submission of procurement reports to PPRA as required
Oversee the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records and documents
Oversee stores management
Carry out periodic market surveys to determine and inform the placing of orders and adjudication
Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract
Enforce transparency and accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money;
Ensure full implementation of the Quality Management System within the Procurement unit;
Prepare and manage the Procurement Unit budget
Mentor, coach and provide leadership to the Procurement Unit team.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
Excellent organization skills and confidentiality
Computer literacy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Key Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Business Administration
Relevant Professional qualification and membership of recognized bodies such as KISM or CIPS
Post Graduate diploma in purchasing and supply chain management
A Masters degree will be an added advantage
5 years’ experience with at least 3 years at senior management level.
Applicants can access advertisement and application details on KTB’s website www.magicalkenya.com/recruitment.
Applicants should either email their application and supporting documents to careers@ktb.go.ke or send their application and detailed CV with copies of certificates, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, current remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone number to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630 – 00100,
Nairobi
Applications should reach us not later than 5PM on Thursday May 26, 2016.
Only short-listed candidates shall be notified.
KTB is an equal opportunity employer.