Senior Procurement Manager Job in Kenya - Office of the Auditor General

The Office of the Auditor General draws its mandate from the Constitution of Kenya. Article 229 of the constitution establishes the Office of the Auditor General which is mandated to audit Accounts of all National and County Governments, among other Public Entities. Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following position:-
Senior Manager - Procurement
KENAO Scale 4
1 Vacancy

Senior Manager Procurement will be responsible for:-

Planning, coordinating and managing the entire supply chain processes for the Office of the Auditor-General.Coordinating activities for Tender, procurement and disposal committeesManaging performance of staff under procurement unitAdvising management on all matters regarding value for money on all procurement and projectsEnsuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.Liaising with all relevant departments in relation to budget provisions for purposes of planning and execution of procurement activities.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.To be appointed as Senior Manager Procurement, one must have:-A Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.Masters Degree in relevant fieldMust possess relevant certification and membership of good standing from a professional body (eg MCIPS, KISM or CPM)Must demonstrate thorough understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.At least 8 years’ experience in procurement functions, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level in a sizeable and similar organizationShown competence in managing the procurement function or other responsibilities at a senior level.Demonstrated proficiency in Information TechnologyHow to Apply

Applications together with a detailed resume, scanned copies of the applicants’ professional and academic Certificates, other testimonials and National Identification card should be submitted. 

The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers. Hard copies will not be accepted. The application should be submitted to the e mail address shown against each of the vacancies on or before 23rd July 2014 addressed to:
Auditor -General
Office of the Auditor General
P. O. Box 30084-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

eMail: snrmanagerprocurement2014@oag.go.ke

The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution. 

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification