Procurement Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
- Solicit bids and quotes from vendors in adherence with
policies & approved requisitions and procurement plans.
- Conducted supplier evaluation, tender evaluation, and vendor
database management.
- Ensure procurement processes’ integrity, compliance,
fairness, accuracy, and openness.
- Help in need specification & ensure adequate competition
is achieved.
- Help other staff become more familiar with and understand
procurement procedures related to procurement.
- Monitor, track, and expedite all project procurement
activities and delivery status of goods/services.
- Maintain an effective store management system where all
expenses are monitored and charged to the appropriate division.
- Issue out RFQs and receive & evaluate Purchase
requirements by checking & scrutinizing data given.
- Follow-ups on issued & overstayed orders, chase up
deliveries as case requires
- Maintain cordial vendor/supplier relationships and coordinate
vendor disputes for account matters.
- Conduct Market Research, and price/cost/reasonability
analysis to stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and
emerging technologies to make informed decisions regarding procurement
strategies and supplier selection.
Qualifications
- Bachelor´s degree in Procurement or a related field from a
recognized institution.
- Being a member of a relevant professional body is an added
advantage.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in purchasing
and supplies management gained from a large, reputable organization.
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement/contract principles,
contract administration, and finance or accounting.
- Working knowledge of E-procurement systems is an added
advantage.
- Applicants must be flexible and work productively in a team
environment.
- They must also be able to work well independently with
minimum supervision.
How To Apply
Send your application to hr@jkuates.jkuat.ac.ke
