University of Maryland School of Medicine Procurement Manager Jobs in Kenya
University of Maryland School of Medicine Procurement Manager Jobs in Kenya
Position Title : Procurement Manager
Reports to :
Finance and Administration Director
Location :
Nairobi
Procurement Manager
Oversee the procurement function to ensure that all procure-ment is undertaken as per laid down laws, rules and regulations, while enforcing transparency and accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services.
Develop and implement MGIC's Procurement strategies; provide procurement strategic direction and advice to the management.
Ensure timely and efficient implementation of procure-ment strategy and ensure that departmental performance targets are set and achieved.
Prepare strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes
Develop and implement flexible and responsive procure-ment and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods and services.
Develop detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment,
Capability for the management of key relationships with various stakeholders; partners, sub grantees and external-ly supported projects,
Goods and services in strict compliance with the organiza-tions approved policy as well as donor requirements
Provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on property management.
Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance.
Perform risk analysis regarding supply contracts and agreements.
Ensures project procurements are conducted within the stipulated timelines timely project procurements
Review, up-date, interpret and implement existing pro-curement regulations, procedures and
systems; prepare and ensure implementation of the procurement manual.
Oversee the maintenance and safeguarding of procure-ment records and documents.
Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract.
Qualifications
At least a Bachelor's degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management
Membership/affiliation to recognized procurement professional bodies
A minimum of eight (8] years' work experience in experience in purchasing, supplies and logistics management gained from reputable organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.
Demonstrated working experience under USG funded projects preferred.
Applicants must exhibit a flexible work attitude with the ability to work productively in a team environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.
Be able to work under tight schedules and render results
Be professional member CIPS
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 24th November 2018. Applicants are advised to include the position title "Procurement Manager" as the subject. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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