KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance and management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.
In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB is pleased to announce the following vacancy:
Procurement Manager - 1 Position - Ref: HR-PSU/PM/2011
Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supplies Unit, the Procurement Manager will manage procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinating procurement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
- Implementing procurement and supplies policies including effective stock control systems.
- Preparing and implementing the annual procurement plan and budget.
- Undertaking pre-qualification of suppliers and conducting periodic market surveys.
- Ensuring excellent service delivery to internal customers regarding their goods and services requisitions.
- Effective management of supplier relationships for timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date procurement records as well as stock records.
- Conducting periodic stock taking.
- Ensuring efficient disposal of idle assets.
- Providing secretariat services to the KASNEB procurement committee.
- Bachelors degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Commerce, Economics or related disciplines from a recognised university.
- A masters degree in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
- A diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognised institution.
- A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
- At least five (5) years working experience in purchasing and supplies management.
- Excellent knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.
- Computer literate with demonstrable experience in the use of inventory management software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High level of integrity and ethics.
- A team player with strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of conduct of meetings will be an added advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 21 September 2011.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” quoting the “REFERENCE NUMBER” and be addressed to:
Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100,
Nairobi
“Kasneb is an equal opportunity employer”
