The
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is the hub of management and leadership
excellence providing the highest quality professional and institutional
development programs for greater growth and expanded opportunities.
Our
mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and competitiveness in
individuals and organizations throughout Africa and beyond.
The
Institute hereby seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced
professional to join our team in the following position:
Procurement
Officer (Re-Advertised)
Purpose
of the Job: Reporting
to the Procurement Manager, this position exists to provide support to the
procurement function of the Institute in developing, maintaining and reviewing
the Institute’s procurement guidelines, procedures and policies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with sustainable procurement initiatives, coordinating procurement throughout the Institute, monitoring internal procurement systems, supporting procurement projects across all divisions, providing procurement advice to staff, negotiating new supply agreements and renegotiating existing supply agreements.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Identify
opportunities for new and integrated supply agreements.
- Gain
economic savings and increased service levels from suppliers.
- Development
of Key Performance Indicators for new and existing suppliers and
monitoring of these.
- Monitor
internal procurement systems and processes and ensure that compliance is
achieved across the Institute.
- Undertake,
complete and assist in specific procurement projects and provide ongoing
monitoring as required including working with budget managers throughout
Annual Plan.
Knowledge,
Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree
in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
- At
least two (2) years’ experience.
- Experience
on Procurement Systems Management.
- Budget
management experience.
- High
level of computer literacy, with specific requirements for Access
databases, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Personal
Attributes:
- Honesty
and integrity.
- Ability
to write policies and procedures.
- Strong
negotiation skills.
- Well-developed
oral and written communication skills.
- Project
and time management ability.
- Sound
knowledge of procurement procedures and systems.
- Sound
judgment and initiative.
- Accuracy
and attention to detail.
- Ability
to work well under pressure within timeframes.
- Ability
to work well in a team or independently.
How to
Apply
If you
meet the above requirements/ qualifications and are interested in an
opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that embraces mutual respect and
support, then we would like to hear from you. Kindly forward your application
accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name
and address of three referees.
The
applications should reach the undersigned not later than Close of Business 11th
July, 2016.
The Head of Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706-00100
Nairobi.
OR hr@kim.ac.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KIM is
an equal opportunity employer.