Senior Procurement Officer

Department: Accounts And Finance

Project Location(s): Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type: Full time, Employee

Education: BSC Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or relevant degree with Professional qualification (CPA Finalist or ACCA) 

Job Summary 

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the organization’s procurement function including day-to-day operation, strategic direction, and continuous improvement. To review, prioritize, and make significant and measurable improvements in cost and service quality.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee the entire supply chain for the company, including procurement and inventory management.  
• Drive and manage stock takes to ensure adequate inventory management is being conducted. 
• Actively find, and then drive the negotiation process with suppliers and vendors to constantly find better deals for the company.  
• Maintaining procurement records in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015), and Regulations (2020) 
• Negotiate contract terms with key/strategic suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards, and delivery terms with technical and operational input from the operation and technical teams. 
• Directly manage procurement officers on day-to-day management activities 
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and manage the procurement team to deliver continuous improvement, added value, and cost reductions.  
• Create, review, and implement supply chain procedures and policies that align with the company’s mission.
• Identify optimal delivery, shipment and/or transportation routes with attention to the consolidation of warehousing and distribution to different project sites. 
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.  
• Ensure that there is proper maintenance of all store equipment 
• Review and Implement the company’s Equipment Maintenance procedure.  
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.  
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with as per the set procedures  

Minimum Requirements and Competencies 

• BSC degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or relevant degree with Professional qualification (CPA Finalist or ACCA) 
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in purchasing and supplies positions. With over 5 years in a managerial role 
• Excellent numeracy/analytical, literacy and organizational skills management skills, market researching tactics, negotiation skills, communication skills, and marketing capabilities 
• Experience with imports/exports and logistical management in a cost-effective manner 
• Knowledge of supply chain management and related fields. 

 Interested candidates should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter to  careers@securex.co.ke  indicating on the email subject the position they are applying for by 10th October 2023.