Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
CUK/ADMIN./PROC/SPO./6/23 (1)
Remuneration
• Basic Salary per month: Kshs. (127,116 – 184,318 /=)
• House Allowance per month: Kshs. (58,792 /=)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Must possess a masters degree and a bachelors degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management from an accredited/recognized institution;
• Must possess at least three (3) years’ experience in Grade 12 or equivalent in the Public Sector;
• Must possess at least nine (9) years’ working experience in Public Sector procurement with hands on experience in procurement ERP systems and business workflow since attainment of a bachelors degree in the relevant field;
• Must be knowledgeable on Public Sector procurement legal requirements and related administrative processes and procedures
• Must be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• Must demonstrate professional competence in undertaking procurement work;
• Must possess excellent report writing, conflict management, negotiation skills, Leadership skills, organizational, good Interpersonal relationship, teamwork, time management, communication, decision making and problem solving skills;
• Must be proficient in computer applications;
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills;
• Experience in a University setting and possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies or any other relevant qualifications will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop departmental policies and strategy plans in the University;
• Manage and Control the budgets and consolidating procurement plans from different departments;
• Monitor compliance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Coordinate formulation and implementation of policies to guide the procurement process in the institution;
• Develop Work Plans in the department to assist in the smooth running of the Department;
• Control procurement procedures within the statutory framework in order to avoid malpractices and misappropriation of funds in the institution;
• Oversee the process of tendering and quotations in accordance with the relevant legal requirements;
• Monitor compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act t and other procurement related legal requirements in the department and across all units in the institution;
• Communicate to bidders on tenders outcome according to the legal provisions and the best practice.
• Ensure the goods are purchased,inspected, accepted and stored well;
• Prepare briefs for the negotiation committee during the evaluation process;
• Carry out market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability;
• Recommend disposal of unserviceable stores, works and equipment; and
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should:
Visit the University website www.cuk.ac.ke at the footer under the IMPORTANT LINKS section, CLICK the ONLINE RECRUITMENT PORTAL tab, log in, fill in the application form,
submit the form alongside other required documents as one (1) attachement. Submission of the online application and the attachments is MANDATORY;
Submit one (1) hard copy of the letter of application, certificates, testimonials, the updated curriculum vitae to include full details of academic, professional qualifications, working
experience, membership in professional bodies, current salary, names and addresses of three referees;
Academic staff should attach:
• Evidence of publications, patents and innovations;
• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students;
• Evidence of curricula developed;
• Evidence research funds attracted; and
• Evidence of research/consultancy activities.
Clearly indicate the position and the reference number on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Planning & Administration
The Co-operative University of Kenya
P.O. Box 24814-00502
Karen- Kenya
Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address above on or before Friday, 14th July 2023 at 12.00 noon;
All applications must be received by Friday, 14th July, 2023 at 12.00 noon. Applications received later than this period will not be considered;
Candidates with academic qualifications obtained from foreign Universities will be
expected to submit recognition and equation of certificates by The Commission of University Education (CUE).
• The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal opportunity employer; Female applicants,persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including submission of submit VALID AND CURRENT clearance certificates from the following:
o Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
o Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
o Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
o Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
o Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• The University shall conduct a background check for successful candidates within the provisons of the Data Protection Act.
Interested and qualified? Go to Co-operative University of Kenya on staffportal.cuk.ac.ke to apply

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