Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following
Manager: Supplies & Procurement
Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director.
Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure these are in line with the Procurement Act.
Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reductions and/or service improvement.
Coordinating and supervising the tendering process including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services.
Investigate and qualify suppliers for prequalification processes.
Monitor market trends and conditions and advice management on competitive pricing.
Managing and processing payments (in liaison with the finance department) to all suppliers under contract to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the Fund.
Reviewing and presenting evaluation reports to Tender Committee.
Preparation of the Annual Procurement Plans in line with Budgetary Allocations.
Secretary to the Tender Committee.
Participating in the annual expenditure budgeting process for all shared services and general usage items.
Undertake routine market intelligence surveys on pricing of products and services.
Qualification & Experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business related courses from a recognized university.
Post graduate qualification in Procurement and/or Supplies Management with at least 5 year’s relevant management experience.
A master degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must be a member of a professional body i.e. KISM or CIPS.
Computer literate.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidate. The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-Mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before (date).
TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:
DN/A NO 782
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi
E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke
Kindly address to: The Managing Director
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
