Kenya Tea Development Agency Manager Purchasing Jobs

Kenya Tea Development Agency Manager Purchasing Jobs;Manage sourcing and tender processes, coordinate relevant committees, and ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Source goods, works, and services through tenders, proposals, and quotations.

  • Maintain updated supplies list as per policies and procedures.

  • Liaise with departments on purchasing requirements.

  • Prepare tender documents in line with approved policies.

  • Oversee agenda preparation for tender committee and board meetings.

  • Coordinate bidders’ inquiries.

  • Negotiate pricing contracts with contractors and suppliers.

  • Maintain tender and procurement records.

  • Research foreign and domestic suppliers and monitor supply/demand changes.

  • Evaluate suppliers on multiple criteria and store past bids.

  • Supervise subordinate staff, delegate assignments, and identify training needs.

  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards in procurement.

  • Participate in developing KTDA’s purchasing strategy.

  • Support recruitment of departmental staff.

  • Meet contractors and suppliers as necessary.

  • Identify opportunities for cost savings in purchasing.

  • Monitor purchase frequency and recommend efficiency improvements.

  • Establish professional relationships with competitive suppliers offering quality and favorable credit terms.

  • Ensure suppliers are aware of KTDA’s business objectives.

  • Develop purchasing and cost‑reduction strategies.

  • Implement quality control standards for departmental services.

    Qualifications / Skills / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related
    field.

  • Professional certification in Supply Chain Management/Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies/Logistics Management.

  • Membership in KISM, CIPS, or CSPS.

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or international logistics, with at least 3 years in a similar role.

  • Proven experience as a purchasing manager.

  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

  • Strong business sense and interest in market dynamics.

  • Ability to manage departmental budgets, resources, processes, and relationships.

  • Thorough knowledge of industry and regulatory requirements.

  • Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate departmental goals.

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and strict deadlines.

  • Strong analytical and results‑oriented skills.

  • High standards of integrity and ethical practice.


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