Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
Jobs at:
KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)Deadline of this Job:
27 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Procurement Officer
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 4 years
• Location Kilifi
• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
Job Purpose:
This role is responsible for ensuring that goods and services are purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner, and they’re availed to user departments in the right quality and quantity. This role serves as the main contact between internal customers and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Action all approved purchase requisitions, submit to prospective suppliers and expedite response for the same;
• Maintain good Supplier relations and negotiating contracts
• Evaluate and analyse the quotations submitted by proposed vendors and process local purchase orders.
• Research & evaluate Prospective Suppliers
• Compile documentation for approval by the Procurement Committee where required;
• Prepare tender documents and send out to prospective bidders;
• Receive bids from vendors, carry out evaluation and submit recommendation for awards;
• Preparation of Annual Procurement plans
• Conduct Due Diligence for Suppliers as required
• Provide support in disposal of assets declared either obsolete/no more annually or biannually); and
• Participate in the Procurement Committee as alternate Secretary to the Senior Procurement Officer.
• Assist in Supervision of Procurement Department in the absence of the Senior Procurement Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing and Supplies or in a relevant field.
• Full (CIPS- Level 6) qualification and KISM Membership
• Minimum of Four (4) years relevant experience in procurement; 1 Year of supervisory experience added advantage
• Membership with a professional body; CIPS & KISM
• Experience using an ERP system; with knowledge and experience in E-procurement Systems as an added advantage.
Competencies:
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
• Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Team working and ability to work in diverse teams
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
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