The Head Buyer will tbe incharge of all Internal Procurement processes and responsible for the development and implementation of a robust procurement strategy that ensures quality procurement that supports the achievement of the business strategy in a compliant, timely, quality and resource-conscious way.

Reports to: Deputy Managing Director

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Formulate procurement and supply chain policies that comply with the Procurement Laws of Kenya as reflected in the company Procurement Policies and procedures
• Establish the Procurement Committee and facilitate its operations to support value add to the business
• Formulate the Procurement Plan for the business to support the realisation of the maintenance plan
• Coordinate procurement planning across the business to align with the company procurement planning policy
• Develop the procurement budget to support the timely allocation of resources required to deliver on the procurement plan
• Coordinate the recruitment of suppliers required to successfully deliver on the procurement plan
• Establish a framework for monitoring the quality of service provided by the suppliers to ensure value to The company
• Undertake supplier relationship management to ensure suppliers are paid on time, their performance monitored, and issues/ concerns resolved in a timely manner
• Manage the procurement life cycle from supplier selection, contract and price negotiation maintain client - stakeholder relationships

• Oversee compliance of procurement policies and guidelines across the department in accordance to the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations
• Coordinate procurement reporting to ensure decisions are made in a timely manner to enhance delivery
• Oversee the preparation of bid documents, quotations, requests for proposals and reports for use by the tender committee
• Coordinate the asset disposal process under the section to ensure compliance with the company guidelines on the same

• Review vendor contract document such as Local Purchases Order and manage supplier database for the office vendor services to preserve procurement history
• Monitor performance targets for the department and mentor staff to enhance internal capacity for optimum delivery

• Supervise and appraise staff in the unit to fully utilize internal capacity and maximize output

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Procurement Management
• 8+ years of experience in procurement with at least 3 years in a lead procurement role driving strategy development and implementation