Procurement Manager

Kwale Water and Sewerage Co. (KWAWASCO) is a water company incorporated under the Water Act 2002 (Cap. 486) in September 2005 and is one of the 6 Water Service Providers (WSPs) appointed by Coast Water Services Board through a Service Provision Agreement (SPA).

Procurement Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement, asset disposal, and supply chain policies, strategies, and annual procurement plans in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and other applicable regulations.

• Provide strategic advice to the Managing Director and Management on procurement, contract management, inventory, and asset disposal matters.

• Oversee the procurement of goods, works, consultancy services, and equipment required for water supply and sanitation operations, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.

• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations, Company policies, and Government guidelines in all procurement and asset disposal processes.

• Coordinate contract management activities and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and project timelines.

• Oversee inventory, stores, and asset management systems to ensure effective stock control, accountability, and availability of operational materials.

• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of electronic procurement and inventory management systems.

• Prepare and submit statutory procurement, asset disposal, and contract management reports to Management, the Board, and relevant regulatory authorities.

• Identify and manage procurement risks and implement measures to strengthen internal controls and governance.

• Build the capacity of staff on procurement laws, regulations, policies, and best practices to promote compliance and ethical procurement.

• Foster strategic supplier relationships and promote transparency, fairness, and competitiveness in procurement processes.

• Ensure procurement records, contracts, and asset disposal documentation are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.