Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPOINTMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER , JOB GROUP C4
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
(A) JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Procurement officer will Support the Deputy Director Supply Chain Management in implementing all aspects of procurement and Supply Chain functions.
(B) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Analyzing and compiling data for the development of supply chain management policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures;
2. Procuring goods, services and works;
3. Coordinating issuance of stores;
4. Inspecting the condition of goods received;
5. Coordinating the preparation of periodic stores returns;
6. Preparing requisitions for stocks replenishment;
7. Keeping safe custody ofstores;
8. Stocktaking and reconciling records;
9. Opening and evaluating tenders and quotations;
10. Updating list of prequalified suppliers, consultants and contractors;
11. Implementing procurement, tender and disposal committees’ decisions;
12. Disposing stores and equipment in accordance to the laid down regulations and procedures;
13. Preparing periodic inventory reports;
14. Implementing the provisions of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and other Regulations;
15. Updating and maintaining an inventory of procured equipment, services, vehicles and any other related machinery, goods and works; and
16. Undertaking market surveys to ascertain value for money for all procurement of goods and services
(C) JOB SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an Officer candidate must have:
1. Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of four (4)years;
2. A degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Procurement and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
3. Registered by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
5. Proficiency in computer applications
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance