Job purpose: To ensure that the organization acquires the right goods, works and services through efficient and effective procurement while adhering to the relevant laws and Regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as Secretary to the Agency’s Procurement Committee-preparation of agendas, minutes and communications relating to CPC meetings.
Prepare Invitation of bids through request for quotations
Arranging for and carrying out tender/quotation evaluations.
Preparation of orders (LPOs and LSOs) in a timely manner
Drafting and filing of various procurement related reports
Coordination of disposal of idle and obsolete stores and serve as Secretary to the Disposal Committee
Participating in negotiations with vendors
Dispatching of tender documents and other correspondences to bidders and other stakeholders.
Implementing the activities related to prequalification of suppliers
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualifications & Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supplies, Commerce, Business Management, Social Sciences or related field form a recognized Institution
Professional Qualifications with Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)/ the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional institution
Four (4) years’ relevant work experience in a progressively senior level
Competence in undertaking Public Sector procurement activities
Conversant with the Public Procurement Act, 2005 & Procurement Regulations, 2006.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation, report writing and presentation skills
High levels of personal integrity and professionalism
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with minimum supervision
Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.
Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm onFriday, 26th July 2013.
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
Email: vacancies [at] kentrade.go.ke
KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
