Requirements

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a Business related field
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law or related health/business fields
  
• Minimum of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent
  
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience years with a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial position
  
• Experience of using ERP systems
  
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), CIPS or equivalent
  
• A holder of a current Supplies Practitioner’s License from KISM
  
• Experience of procuring medicines and medical supplies is an added advantage
  

• Provide leadership to the procurement team, set performance goals, mentor staff, and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement
  
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire goods and services at the best value and align procurement activities with organizational goals and objectives
  
• Carry out negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and manage contracts for compliance and performance
  
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and leverage on technology to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and promote ethical sourcing
  
• Enforce adherence of procurement activities to statutory and regulatory requirements, internal policies, ethical standards and contractual obligations to mitigate risks, promote transparency and achieve cost efficiency
  
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement risk mitigation strategies
  
• Coordinate with service providers for in-bound logistics for effective and efficient tracking of shipments (from origin to destination) as well as timely clearance of shipments
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to align incoming inventory volumes with storage requirements to minimize bottlenecks e.g. capacity challenges etc.
  
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers to maximize value, foster innovation and secure supply chains
  
• Analyse procurement-related data and prepare management reports to inform decision making
  
• Set clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for procurement team and conduct regular performance reviews
  
• Oversee budget for procurement section and analyse market trends to optimize procurement costs to enhance organizational performance
  
• Plan, track and coordinate procurement-related projects for successful implementation