World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya.
We wish to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within our organization.
Senior Procurement Officer
To be based in Nairobi
Purpose of the positions: To provide technical support in procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract management, risk management, project management and capability development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Supply Chain in overseeing the process of strategic sourcing, public and/or selective tendering and guiding on effective procurement processes for transactional buying;
- Ensuring the procurement processes are ethical, transparent and ensures value for money for the organization;
- Contract from a selection of consultants/firms, in liaison with requesting projects, negotiating fee rates, checking feasibility of draft TORs, conclusion of contract and monitoring its execution in terms of payment and services rendered;
- Supporting the Head of Supply Chain in establishing a performance framework and criteria for supplier performance rating and managing the organizations supplier relationships;
- Overseeing the consolidation of various WVK programs’ Procurement Plans and developing a purchasing calendar to ensure delivery of goods required to the programs on time;
- Tracking the departments Key Performance Indicators and preparing the monthly procurement progress and management reports as required;
- Conducting skills assessments for procurement officers and provide capacity building trainings as necessary.
- Act as the alternate secretary to the Central Tender Committee meetings;
- The position is a Business Partner overseeing procurement activities for one Branch. In this regard the position supports the branch field offices in achieving their implementation goals by ensuring requests for goods and services are promptly supplied;
- Review quarterly procurement reports from the Branches and note any issues that require attention:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University;
- Post graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management (CIPS)
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience with regards to supply chain management. At least 2 of these years should be at managerial level.
- Membership of KISM
- A results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as wel as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, and other stakeholder demands.
- Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than June 2nd, 2010. Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office. Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Senior Procurement Officer”.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816(00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816(00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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