Head of Procurement
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | June 27, 2021 |
| Category |
Procurement
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
As the oldest and largest dairy processor in East and Central Africa, New KCC ‘s core business has been the procurement of high quality raw milk which is then processed, packaged and marketed as milk and milk products. From farm to glass, New KCC’s is proud of its range of quality dairy products, which include fresh milk, butter, cheese, flavoured & unflavoured long life milk, fermented milk and milk powder. The company has received ISO certifications in ISO 22000:2005 for Food Safety Management Systems and ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management Systems. All our products have been accorded with the Kenya Bureau of Standards’ Diamond Mark of Quality and are Halal Certified. Our certifications are our assurance to you of New KCC’s commitment to providing quality products that have been made to highest international standards.
NKCC/HR.705/HoP/02/06/2021
Job Purpose
Reporting to Managing Director, Head of Procurement will be responsible for assisting the Company achieve its strategic goals through implementation of efficient and effective systems of acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets.
Key responsibilities
- Provide advisory and professional opinion on procurement matters to the Accounting Officer and ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015.
- Carry out procurement and disposal activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and the company’s Procurement Manual and Policies.
- Prepare and implement the Annual Procurement Plan, carry out periodic stock take and review organisational procurement needs.
- Maintain and continually update the list of registered suppliers.
- Review and maintain all records of purchased goods, works and services, including costs, deliveries and inventories and undertake Market surveys.
- Liaise with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority on various issues regarding public procurement and disposal of assets and submit statutory reports.
- Coordinate Disposal of surplus and obsolete stores and equipment
- Identifying opportunities for inventory reduction and implementing the principles of lean inventory management while liaising with the other departments to balance the inventory pool and minimize transportation and storage costs.
Person Specifications
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Have twelve (12) years relevant work experience and at least five (5) in a senior management role in a comparable organization.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Diploma (CIPS) or its equivalent.
- A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or any other professional body recognized by law.
- Working knowledge of an ERP system
- Have a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Key competencies and skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to mobilize resources.
- Excellent Negotiation skills
Applying Instructions
If you meet the above requirements, please send HARD COPIES of your applications quoting the Name of Position and Reference Number applied for on the covering letter and ENVELOPE, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates, testimonies and contacts of at least three references and daytime telephone contacts to:
The Managing Director
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries
Ltd P.O. Box 30131 — 00100
NAIROBI.
NB: Please note that all applications MUST be sent through the above address NOT later than date specified. Applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications shall not be considered.
"New KCC is an equal opportunity Employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply."
Closing Date : 30th June, 2021