Evidence Action Senior Procurement Associate Jobs in Kenya
Evidence Action Senior Procurement Associate Jobs in Kenya
Evidence ActionJob Re-Advertisement:Senior Associate, Procurement
Job Purpose:
The Senior Associate Procurement | Africa region will be a key member of the F&A department providing strategic oversight, planning and overall management of the procurement unit.
They office holder will provide leadership and technical support to country procurement teams.
The F&A team will focus on delivering and optimizing current hardware-related operations and all other related procurement needs for the organization.
Specific to the DSW program, they must ensure all custom products for Program delivery are available in the most cost-effective way to the programs in a timely manner.
They will be focused in ensuring the lifetime cost of a product is minimized and that the supply chains are well-designed and cost-effective.
Duties and responsibilities
Procurement and Importation of local and international supplies:
Identify and negotiate with international suppliers to ensure transparent and cost-effective sourcing
Through understanding of shipping options, and the implications on tax, transit times, and overall risk
Developing order plans to ensure time and cost-effectiveness of orders
A thorough understanding of Incoterms governing international business
A thorough understanding of import and export documentation and procedure thereof
Ensure Adherence to donor regulations in international sourcing.
Delegate tasks and supervise the work of purchasing and procurement officers across all geographies
Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the DFA-AR/management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency
Manage policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation
Supply Chain Strategy
Using our growth plans, map out options for country and/or regional manufacturing hubs
Develop optimal dispenser hardware and chlorine resupply models and ensure no stock outs or overstocking
Map out current supply chain and identify key areas for improvement
Oversee the development and management of an elaborate, real time supply chain system that will link all field stores as well as the central warehouse in Nairobi.
Client Serving lead:
Be the point person for all programs to order and manage dispenser hardware orders, program implementation needs such as printing of training materials.
Coordinate with insurance companies on insurance needs for both staff and property as needed.
Work with program leads to come up with detailed projections of supply needs based on updated project work plans hence determine supply needs that will facilitate development of procurement plans.
Standards and registration lead:
Work with KEBS to standardize necessary components and have products registered
Work with the authorities in Uganda, Malawi, Nigeria and possible expansion countries to have Evidence Action products registered and issued with the relevant standardization certificates.
Ensure that Evidence Action suppliers for goods and dispenser parts meet required quality and industry standards and have the requisite certifications.
Managing Field offices Contracts:
Be the point person for managing the lease contractual relationships with the field office landlords
Manage all security and insurance relationships for
the Country and filed offices.
Key Performance Indicators
Oversee both local and international procurement and managing the entire procurement cycle, including but not limited to sourcing for bids, analysis, issue of Purchase orders, expediting orders, receipt of orders, inspection, verification of invoices and processing of payments.
Develop procurement plans for Evidence Action and oversee implementation
Develop and maintain an elaborate record management plan for Evidence Action procurement department in the Africa region with the aim of ensuring all transactions are properly documented.
Preparation of vendor contracts, amendments to existing contracts and other contract management requirements.
Negotiation with vendors and review of service level agreements.
Initiate and manage pre-qualification of suppliers and tender processes
Draft and revise procurement forms under the guidance of Director of Finance and Administration – Africa region
Ensure the procurement policy is adhered to for all purchases at Evidence Action and liaise with (DFA-AR) for any revisions and updates as needed.
Preparation and publication of tender documents as well as co-ordination of evaluation, procurement and evaluation committees
Creation and maintenance of preferred supplier list with the help of DFA-AR.
Ensure all donor regulations are met for all purchases including processing of tax exemption for USG funded purchases if applicable
Verification of invoices and processing payments
Tracking of common costs and ensure they are appropriately reallocated to projects
Compile reports and run official errands as requested by supervisor
Managing Inventory for the organization as will be delegated by supervising officer including
Taking up insurance covers for inventory and other property
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
At least 5 years’ experience managing complicated supply chains. Hands on experience with particularly between China, USA, Malawi and Uganda will be an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or similar field. Significant experience is more important than the correct degree.
Professional qualification in Procurement/supply chain will be an added advantage
Knowledge of USG rules and regulations
A strong understanding of the Public procurement Act (2005) laws of Kenya
Working conditions:
Normal
Direct reports
Associate Office Administration and logistics – Kisumu
Associate procurement – Uganda
Associate procurement – Malawi
Procurement Officer – Nairobi
Senior Associate Procurement – Nigeria
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 16th April 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Evidence Action Senior Procurement Associate Jobs in Kenya
Candidates who have already applied for the role needs not re-apply!
Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.
Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs Kenya.
