• Strategy and policy development. • Regularly review the Watoto Church Ministries Procurement policy, guidelines and procedures to ensure that they are in line with international standards and Ministry needs. • Take lead in the coordination of the Annual Master Procurement Plan in liaison with other Team Leaders. • Maintain and regularly update the approved Annual Master Procurement Plan. • Take lead on the Procurement needs assessments, strategy formulation, and administer Procurement risk mitigation strategies for Watoto Church Ministries. • Source for cost-effective and good quality supplies and services, locally and internationally. • Generate and maintain a procurement framework with standard timelines for both local and international purchases. • Procurement management and disposal processes. • Provide technical oversight and ensure effectiveness of the procurement processes, systems, and implement improvement plans. • Manage all procurement and disposal activities in line with the Procurement and Finance policies. • Coordinate arrangements for the negotiation process and provide support in the preparation of final contracts. • Carry out market intelligence and evaluate cost trends and implement cost containment strategies. • Research and advise on applicable custom processes and tariffs relevant to all product categories. • Timely arrange for marine insurance coverage for all shipments. • Ensure that complete and accurate procurement records are maintained. • Act as the secretariat to and implement the decisions of the Contracts and Evaluation Committee. • Vendors / Providers Relationship management. • Source and evaluate strategic providers. • Maintain an updated prequalified suppliers list. • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to optimize performance. • Develop and maintain vendor relationships. • Ensure effective contract implementation and service delivery. • Support periodic reconciliations with suppliers. • Human resource management and development. • Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, orientation and performance appraisal of team members. • Ensure that team members have clearly defined job descriptions, performance action plans and objectives. • Instigate initiatives that aim to deliver high performance. • Prepare and implement an annual leave schedule for the department. • Preparation of Reports. • Analyse and prepare data driven reports for strategic decision making. • Formulate periodic and ad hoc reports in line with the organization’s reporting guidelines to Management and Deacons Procurement Committee. • Organize periodic Deacons Procurement Committee meetings.

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration (Procurement), Economics or other relevant discipline. • Chartered membership of CIPS or similar organisation is required. • A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage. • A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in a reputable organization with at least three (3) years at Manager level. • Computer literacy in Microsoft applications and database management. • Proficiency in Procurement system software and knowledge of Management Information systems. • Must be willing to live up to organisational values and strong work ethic. • Strong report writing and presentation skills. • Possess excellent communication skills. • Have a high level of personal and professional integrity. • Able to exercise confidentiality and sound judgement

All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website; Go to Apply for a job section Under that, view the Job Role and click on the link that reads; Apply Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled. Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name) Deadline: 17th January 2025