PROCUREMENT MANAGER x2 – PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 224 views

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Public Service Commission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts procurement in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, and any other policies.
2. Initiates and coordinate annual procurement planning based on the approved operational plan and approved budget
3. Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the procurement of goodsand services
4. Conduct cost analysis and setting benchmarks for improvement
5. Leads in the identification of inherent risks associated with the functions of the Department and proposes mitigatory strategies in compliance with the principle of Public Procurement, Governance, and Ethics Frameworks.
6. Ensures that procurement achieves maximum valueof Public expenditure within available financial resources
7. Verifies evaluation reports from the committee for the prescribed thresholds before submission to the General Manager
8. Coordinates the preparation of accurate estimates for the cost of procurement
9. Maintains accurate and complete records for all procurements of services for the Public Service Commission
10. Coordinates the bidding processes including pre-bid meetings, ensuring that bidding documents comply with set provisions and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE ANDATTRIBUTES
⦁ Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Equivalent.
⦁ A Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent is an added advantage
⦁ Professional membership such as Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
⦁ Aminimum of six (6) yearsof relevant Public Procurement experience.
⦁ Working knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Cap.22:23).
⦁ Familiarity with relevant Computer-based packages, including SAP
⦁ A collaborator who is innovative with good analytical, administrative, and leadership skills.
⦁ Counselling skills.
Candidates, [especially women], with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to  apply.