Sheer Logic Job Vacancy : Director of Procurement, Logistics and Security

• Company: Sheer Logic
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
• State: Nairobi
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Kenya

Sheer Logic is seeking to engage a dynamic individual for the Director of Procurement, Logistics and Security position for our client Marie Stopes Kenya.

Director of Procurement, Logistics & Security Job Responsibilities

• Strategically lead on procurement, purchasing and supply chain processes within MSK;
• To ensure the smooth running of end to end supply chain operations at a central, service delivery and regional levels (procurement, purchasing, regulatory, quality assurance and inventory management);
• Implement internal business processes and dissemination of best practice across programme functions;
• Provide leadership in issuance of tenders, bid analysis and selection of contractors / suppliers in conformity with procurement guidelines and MSK standard operating procedures;
• Ensure compliance with donor procurement guidelines;
• Give strategic leadership and support to Fleet management team and ensure that the organisation’s fleet of vehicles is managed efficiently and effectively;
• Ensure that proper records of vehicles, maintenance schedules, fuel consumption patterns, wear-and-tear are kept;
• Ensure that a functional logbook system is maintained for the fleet to ensure accountability for mileages covered, purpose of travel and proper authorisation;
• Manage safety and security in the workplace across MSK core service delivery channels;
• Manage recruitment, performance monitoring, team motivation, and talent development within the procurement/logistics and security department, in coordination with the Director People and Development.

Qualifications for the Director of Procurement, Logistics & Security Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce / Purchasing & Supply
• Post Graduate will be an advantage
• Other professional qualifications, ideally membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is desirable.

Key Skills

• Significant experience in a similar position at senior management level, with ideally both NGO and private sector exposure;
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain management;
• Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads; and meet stringent reporting deadlines;
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills;
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Excellent leadership and management aptitude leading diverse teams at a distance Organisation and communication skills; and
• Cross-functional team player.

How to Apply

Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other but not a relative) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing5@gmail.com on or before 15th July 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Director of Procurement”