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.