PURPOSE:
Responsible for coordination of evaluation of bids and assist in procurement of goods, works and services as per approved procurement policy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals by the Evaluation Committee as per the established procedures.
- Preparation of the preliminary, technical and financial evaluation reports.
- Standing Member and Secretary of the Procurement Committee.
- Ensure compliance of the approved procurement policy, identify areas for continuous improvement of the policy as and when required.
- Develop and build vendor relationships with existing suppliers and create relationships with new suppliers.
- Assist in implementing and driving CIC procurement strategies and policies.
- Assist in Leading the development of category specific sourcing strategies and research on new products and services to meet company’s goals.
- Assist to Oversee supplier selection, contracting, negotiations and monitor use of competitive bidding/ benchmarking and develop framework contracts to cover future purchases for 1-2 years.
- Identify, build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with suppliers and partners.
- Ensure procurement-supplier relationship management process by assisting in overseeing supplier management for relevant categories and lead Business Unit (BU)- Procurement risk reviews.
- Assist in Providing oversight of management of Office systems which shall include the IT and office equipment.
- Ensure that other functional areas receive quality, timely procurement service and assistance.
- Assist in overseeing tendering process and ensure all adhere to the specification of requirements, requests for proposals, evaluation and supplier appointment.
- Assist in managing Data and review all records of purchased goods, including costs, deliveries and inventories.
- Assist in evaluating supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements.
- Deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
Job Profile Sign-Off
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following;
- Perform quality work within deadlines, right first time with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and co-coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Unconditional positive regard for customers.
If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through: https://cic.co.ke/career/ clearly indicating the position being applied for.
The application should reach us by close of business on 15th December, 2023. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 29th December, 2023 consider your application unsuccessful.
N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.
