Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company supply chain job

Directorate: Finance and Strategy Services

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Ref: NCWSC2012-010

Grade: 3

Reporting to: Finance and Strategy Services Director

Supervises: Procurement Coordinator and Stores Coordinator

Broad Role: The purpose of this position is to ensure that NWSC procures the right quantity and quality of goods, services and works at a cost effective rate and enhance the efficiency in service delivery to the users.

Duties and Responsibility:
  • Coordinate formulation of procurement policies and procedures
  • With inputs from departmental heads, prepare procurement plans for the company
  • Identify credible suppliers evaluate and select the best and ensure that ordered goods and services are delivered on time and payments made in accordance with procurement agreements
  • Ensure prices given or quoted for goods and services are competitive
  • Receive requests from the heads of departments for goods or services; and ensure that all procedures are complied with, prepare order specifications, determine mode of procurement (tender, quotations and import or local purchase in line with NWSC policies)
  • Work in collaboration with other managers in other departments to ensure they receive the quality and quantity of goods and services requisitioned for
  • Maintain an up-to-date filing system (contracts, orders, shipping documents; usage and other correspondence)
  • Monitor and provide control over procurement requests in NWSC
  • Quality control – To ensure that material and items requisitioned for are delivered as per specifications.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Diploma in purchasing and supplies
  • 7 years experience at least 4 of which should be at management level.
  • Prior experience in managing a functional section in a busy environment.
Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Good communication and social skills
  • Team player
  • Analytical & decision making skills
  • Strong management & negotiation skills
  • Service minded, both internally and externally
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.
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