Procurement Team Leader

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy and policy development.

• Regularly review the Watoto Church Ministries Procurement policy, guidelines and procedures to ensure that they are in line with international standards and Ministry needs.
• Take lead in the coordination of the Annual Master Procurement Plan in liaison with other Team Leaders.
• Maintain and regularly update the approved Annual Master Procurement Plan.
• Take lead on the Procurement needs assessments, strategy formulation, and administer Procurement risk mitigation strategies for Watoto Church Ministries.
• Source for cost-effective and good quality supplies and services, locally and internationally.
• Generate and maintain a procurement framework with standard timelines for both local and international purchases.

Procurement management and disposal processes.

• Provide technical oversight and ensure effectiveness of the procurement processes, systems, and implement improvement plans.
• Manage all procurement and disposal activities in line with the Procurement and Finance policies.
• Coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process and provide support in the preparation of final contracts.
• Carry out market intelligence and evaluate cost trends and implement cost containment strategies.
• Research and advise on applicable custom processes and tariffs relevant to all product categories.
• Timely arrange for marine insurance coverage for all shipments.
• Ensure that complete and accurate procurement records are maintained.
• Act as the secretariat to and implement the  decisions of the Contracts and Evaluation Committee.

Vendors / Providers Relationship management.

• Source and evaluate strategic providers.
• Maintain an updated prequalified suppliers list.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Ensure effective contract implementation and service delivery.
• Support periodic reconciliations with suppliers.

Human resource management and development.

• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, orientation and performance appraisal of team members.
• Ensure that team members have clearly defined job descriptions, performance action plans and objectives.
• Instigate initiatives that aim to deliver high performance.
• Prepare and implement an annual leave schedule for the department.

Preparation of Reports.

• Analyse and prepare data driven reports for strategic decision making.
• Formulate periodic and ad hoc reports in line with the organization’s reporting guidelines to Management and Deacons Procurement Committee.
• Organize periodic Deacons Procurement Committee meetings.

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration (Procurement), Economics or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered membership of CIPS or similar organisation is required.
• A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in a reputable organization with at least three (3) years at Manager level.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft applications and database management.
• Proficiency in Procurement system software and knowledge of Management Information systems.
• Must be willing to live up to organisational values and strong work ethic.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Have a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and sound judgement

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website;

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• Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled.
• Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name)