GROUP HEAD OF PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS – ONE (1) POSITION
The Role
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for procuring goods and services for KTDA, Group of Companies, and KTDA-managed Tea factory companies.
Duties and Responsibilities.
a) Developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
b) Ensuring solicitation, receipt, and analysis of proposals, quotations, and tender submissions and recommend selection.
c) Ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list.
d) Ensuring procurement of various materials, works, and services for the company are at the most competitive prices.
e) Ensuring availability of an up-to-date specification list for machinery and other supplies.
f) Advising management and the Board on procurement matters.
g) Ensuring preparation of budgets and effective controls.
h) Ensuring proper implementation of all purchase agreements and contracts.
i) Reviewing, and compiling the Tender documents to the management tender committee and Tender Board.
j) Spearheading negotiations on behalf of KTDA on procurement matters.
k) Developing work plans and budgets for the department for approval.
l) Oversee the execution of divisional/departmental work plans and budgets.
m) Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development, capacity building, and deployment of skills.
n) Support in coordination in the procurement & supply chain management function of the company’s subsidiaries so that there are significant savings in the direct material cost.
o) Ensuring the procurement procedures and processes are adhered to.
p) Securing full ownership of the material and services in all the subsidiaries including project stations in managing stock control.
q) Maintaining a complete and updated database and managing identification, negotiation, and selection of vendors/suppliers.
r) Ensuring compliance with statutes and various policy guidelines of the company’s business opportunities.
s) Providing leadership and ensuring efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the department.
t) Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating the department’s Enterprise Risk Register
u) Providing professional advice to user departments on procurement processes and procedures
v) Preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;
Qualifications/Skills/Experience.
• A Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in procurement & logistics and an MBA in Business Management is an added advantage.
• A certification in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Diploma in Purchasing and supplies/Logistics Management and added advantage
• Must be a member of KISM/CIPS/CSPS.
• Valid practicing license and an active member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in a recognized institution and 6 years in a similar position.
• Ability to handle divisional budgets, resources, processes, projects, and relationships.
• Should have a thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector.
• A team leader and a player with a high level of integrity.
• Strategic leadership skills with the ability to build strategic relationships
• Experience in change management and the ability to drive change in a team.
• Possess management and Leadership skills.
How to apply
Apply Online here using the KTDA Recruitment Portal not later than 11th April 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
KTDA HOLDINGS LIMITED is an equal opportunity employer.
