Job Summary
- The jobholder will be responsible for Coordinating and executing all procurement operations in line with the KRASPS procurement policies, guidelines, best practice and the prevailing procurement law and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement procurement and disposal activities in line with the Scheme’s procurement policies, applicable laws, and best practices.
- Support the development and review of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare procurement documents including RFQs, RFPs, TORs, specifications, and purchase orders.
- Coordinate supplier prequalification processes and maintain an updated supplier database.
- Consolidate procurement requirements from departments and coordinate timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved budgets and achievement of value for money.
- Develop, maintain, and track supplier and service provider contracts in liaison with relevant stakeholders and management.
- Maintain proper procurement records, filing systems, and safe custody of tender and contract documents.
- Support evaluation committee processes and implementation of procurement decisions.
- Coordinate communication with suppliers on tenders, awards, regrets, and contract follow-up.
- Prepare the annual procurement plan in liaison with the Finance Department.
- Produce monthly inventory and asset tracking reports.
- Ensure office equipment and facilities are functional at all times by coordinating repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
- Attend procurement meetings, record proceedings, and communicate resolutions.
- Support business continuity, health and safety, disaster recovery, and emergency response initiatives.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar procurement or supply chain management role
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) professional body.
Key Competencies
- Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Business acumen and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure.
- Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.
- Good ICT and procurement systems skills.