Procurement Manager at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

MEDS is seeking to recruit a self-driven, results-oriented Procurement Manager of good professional and ethical standing. The position reports to the Director – Supply Chain and Logistics. He/She will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement process for  acquisition of goods and services in conformity to set requirements in an effective, efficient, cost-effective and timely manner to deliver value for money.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the procurement team, set performance goals, mentor staff, and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire goods and services at the best value and align procurement activities with organizational goals and objectives
• Carry out negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and manage contracts for compliance and performance
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and leverage on technology to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency and promote ethical sourcing
• Enforce adherence of procurement activities to statutory and regulatory requirements, internal policies, ethical standards and contractual obligations to mitigate risks, promote transparency and achieve cost efficiency
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with service providers for in-bound logistics for effective and efficient tracking of shipments (from origin to destination) as well as timely clearance of shipments
• Coordinate with internal teams to align incoming inventory volumes with storage requirements to minimize bottlenecks  e.g. capacity challenges etc.
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers to maximize value, foster innovation and secure supply chains
• Analyse procurement-related data and prepare management reports to inform decision making
• Set clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for procurement team and conduct regular performance reviews
• Oversee budget for procurement section and analyse market trends to optimize procurement costs to enhance organizational performance
• Plan, track and coordinate procurement-related projects for successful implementation

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a Business related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law or related health/business fields
• Minimum of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience years with a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial position
• Experience of using ERP systems
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), CIPS or equivalent
• A holder of a current Supplies Practitioner’s License from KISM
• Experience of procuring medicines and medical supplies is an added advantage

Ensure that you provide the following mandatory requirements:

• Detailed CV stating your current/last position, current/last salary, expected salary, telephone number and email address
• Copy of your National Identity Card