SENIOR OFFICER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMET, PROJECTS KET 5 1 POSITION REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/221/VOL I -B 02/2025 ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Management, Project Services & Office Operations

Job purpose

This job is responsible for undertaking procurement of specialised project contracts, review performance of contractors & consultants to ensure delivery of transmission infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities;

• Implementing procurement activities in compliance with laws and regulations;
• Undertaking Procurement of project goods, works and services according to the Annual Procurement Plan;
• Advising on budget for the sub-function in view of office requirements;
• Managing project contracts progression;
• Proposing procurement solutions/innovation for implementation.
• Coordinating the project procurement processes in the Section;
• Supervising opening of tenders and quotations;
• Evaluating project bid proposals for award of contracts selection of vendors for procurement of goods, works and services;
• Preparing draft contract agreements in liaison with respective Departments for signature:
• Compiling of supply chain statutory reports to authorizing agents;
• Registering vendors for procurement of goods, works and services;
• Coordinating pre-construction activities such negotiation and purchase of land for construction of substations for new projects;
• Implementing effective contracts for goods, works and services with respective user departments;
• Undertaking project and contract management process;
• Implementing advanced procurement solutions such as SAP s/4 Hana & SAP Ariba and exploring best practices.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized institution
• Full Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management KISM Or Chartered Institute of Purchasing CIPS in good standing;
• Valid Practising licence from the Kenya institute of supplies management KISM
• Supervisory or Management course lasting not less than two 2 weeks.
• Must have six 6 years relevant work experience.