Procurement Vacancies With ICDC Kenya

Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) is the premier DFI established in 1954, to facilitate economic development of Kenya through Equity and Debt financing.
The Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill in the following vacant positions:-

Position: Procurement Manager

Role Purpose:        
To facilitate optimal and cost effective procurement of goods and services for the Corporation
Primary Responsibilities: 
    Track and monitor procurement of goods and services made by selected suppliers
    Develop, update and oversee the application of appropriate quality control in procurement function.
    Provide technical advice and secretariat services to the tender committee
    Ensure implementation of tender committee decisions
    Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and practices in the implementation of procurement activities
    Ensure maintenance of  optimal level stocks of supplies consistent with the Corporation  requirement
    Prepare, publish and distribute procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest
    co-ordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals
    Prepare consolidated procurement and disposal plans
    Advise the procuring entity on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale
Person Specifications Academic Qualifications
    Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing and Supplies management or related field from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications  
    Possess a relevant diploma or certification in Procurement, Supplies or a related field
Experience
    At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience three(3)of which should be in a similar position
Skills/Attributes
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Team player and strong leadership
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Should have excellent organisational skills and analytical and computer skills
Position: Procurement Assistant

Role Purpose:
To support the procurement process as per the corporation’s requirements and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
    Process all Purchase Requisitions Forms (PRFs) accurately and on a timely basis to ensure that all procurement requests are captured
    Prepare purchase orders and document all procurement details
    Ensure vouchers for payments and other supportive documents are accurately filed
    Consult with other departments within the Corporation to determine purchasing needs and specifications
    Research and update information on open market and contract purchase prices;
    Monitor contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts
    Report any significant departures from the terms and conditions of the contract to the procurement officer
    Carry out periodic market surveys to inform the placing of orders or adjudication by the relevant award committee
    Maintain and safeguard procurement and disposal documents and records in accordance with the Regulations
    Conduct periodic and annual stock taking
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
    Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing and Supplies management or related field from a recognized university
Professional Qualifications  
    Possess a relevant diploma or certification in Procurement, Supplies or a related field
    Must be a member of the relevant professional body.
Experience
    At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in a similar position
Skills
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Integrity
    Team player
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Should have excellent organisational skills and analytical and computer skills
How to apply
Interested candidates should send a written application letter enclosing a copy of a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and quoting current and expected salary to the undersigned not later than 26th June 2013.
HR & Administration Manager Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC)
PO Box 45519 00100
Nairobi
Email: hr@icdc.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.