Procurement Supervisor at Kenindia Assurance Company Limited

Job Purpose

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the company's procurement and supply chain activities to ensure efficiency, transparency, and value for money. The role involves evaluating and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and implementing procurement strategies that support organizational objectives while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

Strategic Procurement Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's procurement policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with applicable regulations
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process to ensure transparency, cost-effectiveness, and value optimization
• Drive supplier performance management, ensuring reliable delivery, quality assurance, and cost efficiency
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential vendors, assess market trends, and recommend sourcing strategies
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and LPOs for accuracy and compliance with company standards
• Lead cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for consolidation, renegotiation, or process improvement
• Prepare procurement budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational goals and business plans

Tender and Contract Management

• Drive tendering processes, including sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations, in collaboration with the Procurement Committee
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance and compliance in all tendering and contracting activities
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, performance standards, and service levels
• Establish and monitor key supplier performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement

Procurement Governance and Administration

• Maintain robust documentation, databases, and filing systems to ensure audit readiness