Procurement Officer job vacancy in Kenya

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is charged with spearheading the implementation of the country’s new development blueprint and strategy towards transforming Kenya into a newly industrializing middle-income country providing high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030.

VDS is now seeking smart, energetic, personable, warm, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and experienced staff to work with our fast-paced management team to fill the following position.


Procurement Officer
1 Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance and Administration on matters relating to procuring goods, works and services.

Core duties and responsibilities
Prepare tender documents in liaison with the user departments and participate in the evaluation of Tenders, Proposals, Quotations, etc.
Issue Procurement and Disposal documents to candidates (suppliers), in accordance with the Act and the Regulations and co-ordinate the receiving and opening of Tenders/prequalifications, RFP, Quotations
Maintain and update annually standing lists of pre-qualified suppliers
Offer advisory services to user departments for effective and efficient implementation of the procurement plans.
Maintain proper procurement records to ensure adequate audit trail, prepare reports (Purchase Returns) i.e. for submission to the PPOA.
Raise LPOs and LSO’s, conduct periodic and annual stock taking
Job Requirements
The Job holder is required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized University, possession of Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
Must have at least 6 years work experience. Have full professional qualification (Graduate Diploma) in Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS-U.K) and membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies or any other relevant professional body and should have computer skills


Note: Terms of employment is three years renewable contract. All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications including;

1) a cover letter,
2) a detailed CV and
3) a list of contactable referees not later than 16th November, 2010 and address to or email;

Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
KUSCCO Centre, Upperhill 2nd Floor
P.O Box 52301 – 00200
Nairobi

info@vision2030.go.ke

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