Senior Procurement Officer Job, Latest Procurement Jobs In Kenya 2023,



REF: PU/ADV/01/09/2023


This is the Head / Senior-most level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.


Academic Qualification



  • The candidate must have a Masters degree in Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent from a recognised institution.

  • In addition, the candidate must:

    •  Have CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies) Part III

    •  Have knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

    •  Be a registered member of KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management) or any relevant professional body.




Experience



  • The candidate must have three (3) years’ experience working as Procurement Officer (Grade 12) or comparable experience from a reputable organisation.

  • In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

    •  Analysing quotations from vendors

    •  Assist in coordinating the functions and operations of procurement division in the institution

    •  Assist in the coordinating of disposal of obsolete and idle assets

    •  Assist in the processing of all procurement contracts

    •  Assist in the reviewing of local purchase orders

    •  Assisting in ensuring implementation and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures in accordance with provision of the Procurement Act

    •  Assisting in preparing of procurement reports

    •  Ensuring preparation of procurement reports

    •  Preparation of annual procurement plan

    •  Processing of all procurement contracts

    •  Reviewing of local purchase order

    •  Reviewing of quotations from vendors




Skills
The candidate must have the following: –



  •  Analytical skills

  •  Communication skills

  •  Computational skills

  •  Computer proficiency

  •  Interpersonal skills

  •  Managerial skills

  •  Organisational skills

  •  Report writing skills

  •  Teamwork skills


TERMS OF SERVICE



  • Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.


How To Apply


Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.




Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi


Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the


Commission of University Education (CUE).


Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.


The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 21st September 2023. Applications received later than this date will not be considered


Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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