Our client, a Global NGO keen on providing health care solutions is looking for a Deputy Director Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics to be based in Kenya. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Finance & procurement and will be required to provide strategic procurement & supply chain management & leadership. He / She MUST have an excellent background working in NGO & Private Sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing all procurement, logistics and warehousing support to the organization.
• Performance management of the team to ensure a clear and achievable objective.
• Ensure Organization procurement policies and procedures comply with global policies and donor regulation.
• Continuous improve system and procedures.
• Collaborate with other Organization teams to accurately forecast purchasing demands.
• Determine the best methods of purchase and utilizing new system technologies.
• Negotiate the best contract to ensure quality, price, terms, delivery and value-add.
• Development of systems for assets and logistics management.
• Responsible for all warehousing requirement.
• Responsible for fleet management and ensure optimization.

Qualification:

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in procurement & supply chain.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior management.
• Must understand donor requirements.
• A certified and active member of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
• A Master’s degree will be an additional advantage.
• Must have worked in both NGO & Private sectors.
• Excellent Leadership and team development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a person of high integrity & strong ethical attitude.