Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer – USAID Project
Jobs at:
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)Deadline of this Job:
10 February 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the project team in development of the Master Procurement Plan and contribute to regular updates of the plan in reference to annual project work plans.
• Support the Sub-Contracts Manager in the development of vendor prequalification exercise, solicitation documents, evaluation templates, managing responses and preparation of the evaluation Committee for vendor selection
• Maintain the documentations of the competition process.
• Solicitation of quotations from vendors for the procurement of goods and services as per USG guidelines
• Conduct market research pertaining to prevailing market prices of products and services
• Prepare quotation matrix for selection and approval by the committee and or Sub-Contract Manager
• Ensure best procurement practices are observed at all times e.g., all certifications regarding conflict of interest and disclosure of relationships in procurement processes
• Perform vendor checks for exclusion list of parties through SAM.gov, OFAC and UN sanctions list
• Support the Subcontracts Manager in ensuring all procurements are allowable and not restricted or prohibited under the USAID regulations.
• Conduct vendor appraisals and document any performance concerns raised for decision making
• Participate in the vendor evaluation process and provide guidance to committee members
• Ensure all project procurements are allowable and approved within the provisions of the project manual and MEDS procedures
• Maintain a systematic filing system of both hard and electronic copies of all procurements and subcontracts procured by the project.
• Support audits and reviews through availing requested documentation when needed
Candidate Profile:
• At least 5 years work experience handling USAID commodities on a USAID Grant
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management and professional qualification in Supply Chain Management/Procurement
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
If you fit the profile, kindly email your written application and CV to hr@meds.or.ke
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