Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Diploma

Experience: 3 years

Location: Nairobi

Job Field: Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Ref - KCCB-ACTS/9/2022/05

Job Purpose

The Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing the procurement function to ensure that all procurement is undertaken as per laid down laws, rules and regulations while enforcing transparency and accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money.

S/he will work in close collaboration with site teams and KCCB ACTS staff.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services.

Prepare strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes.

Develop and implement flexible and responsive procurement and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to- date inventory of goods and services.

Develop detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with the organizations approved policy as well as donor requirements.

Provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines.

Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance.

Secretary to the ad hoc disposal/procurement committee;

Oversee the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records

and documents.

Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management plus membership to a professionally recognized body.

Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large organization.

Working experience in donor funded public health program is an added advantage.

Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.

Experience working under USG funded projects preferred.

Flexible work attitude with ability to work productively in a team.

Ability to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.

Develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors and site teams.

Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Basic computing skills.

Analytical.

Interpersonal.

Conceptual.

Presentation.

Negotiation.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

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