Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer
Jobs at:
Nairobi HospitalDeadline of this Job:
05 April 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
REF: TNH/HRD/PO/03/2023
Reporting to Procurement Manager, Medical & Non-Medical, the successful candidate will implement the Hospital’s sourcing, tendering and purchasing activities to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness and value for money in line with the Hospital’s objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide support and guidance to user departments in the development of specifications;
• Ensure efficient and cost effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services and/or equipment to user departments;
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed inventory and rating processes amongst others;
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner;
• Contribute to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize inventory levels;
• Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all supplies services.
• Manage development and preparation of contracts and ensure all contracts renewals reviews are done on time;
• Prepare appropriate financial, inventory and other reports; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in local and international procurement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Experience in warehousing and inventory management.
• Thorough understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
• Knowledge and effective application of all procurement and relevant hospital policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
• Highly analytical and excellent negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Knowledge of supply chain management in multi user/network environment
• Knowledge of international procurement and logistics management
• Attention to detail
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 5th April, 2023.
Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
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