Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego – Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning. We are currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent tecimical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work on a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Reporting to Senior Administration Manager, the Procurement Manager will provide procurement support to Jhpiego Kenya country office. S/he will develop and implement procurement operational systems for effective functioning of the procurement section. The Procurement Manager will liaise with local vendors and the Jhpiego’s US office for procurement of goods and services while adhering to Jhpiego’s policies and donor requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide management leadership in the procurement function for the organization
- Develop, establish and implement standard procurement operational systems as per Jhpiego policies and industry standards
- Regular review and update of procurement system for optimal functioning of the procurement section
- Ensure timely procurement and provide regular updates to users on the status of their request
- Coordinate with program managers the procurement projections for smooth running of the projects
- Periodically review the list of common goods and services and maintain/update list of preferred vendors
- Lead in the evaluation, appraisal and selection of suppliers/vendors
- In collaboration with Finance/Contracts offices, negotiate and maintain contracts with regular suppliers
- University degree in and post graduate diploma in Supply Chain management or a related field
- MBA rill be an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years working experience of which two years should be in a similar or senior position
- Must be a member of a procurement professional body (CIPS, KISM, etc.)
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office and in Supply Chain computer systems
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contracted
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
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