PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT MANAGER – Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) 504 views

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following vacancies:

PROCUREMENT OVERSIGHT MANAGER

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Ensures that all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, regulations and processes.

Act as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (Accounting Officer) on any procurement matters falling within the scope of the Act

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the pre-adjudication, adjudication and recommendation of an award, rejection, cancellation or any other appropriate recommendations relating to any tender within the Authority.
• Ensures efficiency and effectiveness by enforcing compliance to the Procurement Act and procurement regulations and procedures as amended from time to time.
• Develops and implements procurement operational strategy for the Authority.
• Formulates innovative solutions for the Authority’s procurement and development of risk management and cost saving strategy.
• Supports the identification and development of opportunities for the provision of procurement services for the Authority.
• Ensures appropriate modalities for service delivery, conduct market intelligence and management of supplier relationships.
• Provides guidance to departments and stakeholders to ensure consistent application of the Procurement Act and its regulations.
• Enables the operationalisation and managerial oversight of the Authority’s procurement activities through appropriate systems and reports.
• Provides advice to the Authority on any required changes to the procurement processes and procedures
• Manages the Procurement in a transparent, accountable and efficient in order to execute the Authority supply chain management strategy.
• Ensures that the Oversight unit functions are carried out independently.
• Ensures sustainable procurement in delivering economic, social, and environmental policy objectives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Supplies Chain and Materials Management or equivalent business related qualification.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be an added advantage,
• At least 8 years of similar experience post-qualification, including a minimum of 2-3 years in a comparable line management position

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Conflict management
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal
• Mentoring & coaching Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, stakeholder management
• Organisational (planning, budgeting, managing time, prioritising work)
• Project / contract / procurement management
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving
• Team building