Procurement/Supply Chain Management Trainee Program Vacancy at Kenya Power

Overview

Posted 7 months ago
Applications have closed
Exp.: Not Specified
Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialism: Business Administration / Procurement & Logistics / Purchasing & Supply Chain

Deadline: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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Vacancy Description

Graduate Trainee Program
Kenya
Posted 7 months ago
Applications have closed

Kenya Power is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our Procurement/Supply Chain Management Trainee Program. We are looking for brilliant, dynamic and selfdriven persons eager to make a difference and be part of our results-oriented teams. Joining our Management Trainee Program offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where you will contribute to the growth and transformation of Kenya’s energy landscape.

Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates for various positions within the program.

SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICERS – Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1600

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and managing the entire supply chain process, including procurement and inventory management, ensuring operations are efficient and cost-effective, coordinating with suppliers and vendors, and implementing strategies to optimize logistics functions and enhance organizational performance and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions from user department
Invite tenders /quotations for goods, works and services as per the procurement law;
Assist in preparation of memos for tender opening and evaluation committee members
Evaluate tenders in accordance to the evaluation criteria
Prepare tender evaluation reports
Assist prepare notification of award letters
Raising purchase orders for goods, works and services for subsequent approval;
Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
Processing of supplier’s payment to finance
Maintaining and update a list of registered suppliers
Assisting in undertaking market surveys to ensure the KPLC obtains value for money
Ensure safe custody of all procurements documents/records
Extract data towards preparation of Board circulars, Management and statutory reporting, including spend analysis.

Person Specifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration or related field from a recognized Institution.

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Application Guidelines

NOTE:

The ideal applicants for the above positions must be aged no more than 30 years by 31st August 2024, and should have preferably graduated from recognized institutions from the year 2020.
Successful candidates will undergo an eighteen (18) months training program at the Company. The training program will be structured to include classroom, mentorship, hands-on projects, and rotations across various Departments and functions among others. On successful completion, they will be absorbed in specific functions of the Company.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons should submit their applications online. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Wednesday 21st August, 2024.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.