Job Title: Procurement and Purchasing Officer
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose:
To provide advanced skills in performing often complex and difficult duties in implementing the organization’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures for acquisition of goods and services.
To ensure just, equitable, and efficient use of resources and challenge unethical or misguided practices or decisions.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing and dispatching of Requests for Quotations
Processing purchase orders and expediting deliveries.
Running tenders in line with the procurement rules.
Verification and processing of invoices.
Submit applications for Duty and VAT exemptions to the Ministry of Finance and follow up on approvals.
Liaise with the Admin Officer to inventory equipment in the assets database
Maintain procurement and requisitions tracking system
Assist Managers in developing procurement plans
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
Facilitate renewal of contractual agreements based on performance evaluation.
Capacity building of staff on procurement practices and procedures
Respond to queries from contractors and staff in regard to procurement matters.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and attitudes
BA/BS Degree in Administration or Business Management (not a Must)
Professional Qualifications in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning, organization and negotiation skills
Team work, client orientation and ability to make sound decisions
Demonstrate diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
Salary Scale: 20,000/- to 40,000/-
But negotiable depending on experience
please apply stating your current salary
Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:
Summit Recruitment & Training Rhino House,
Karen Road, Karen.
Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.
Deadline: 1st of March 2012
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose:
To provide advanced skills in performing often complex and difficult duties in implementing the organization’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures for acquisition of goods and services.
To ensure just, equitable, and efficient use of resources and challenge unethical or misguided practices or decisions.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing and dispatching of Requests for Quotations
Processing purchase orders and expediting deliveries.
Running tenders in line with the procurement rules.
Verification and processing of invoices.
Submit applications for Duty and VAT exemptions to the Ministry of Finance and follow up on approvals.
Liaise with the Admin Officer to inventory equipment in the assets database
Maintain procurement and requisitions tracking system
Assist Managers in developing procurement plans
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
Facilitate renewal of contractual agreements based on performance evaluation.
Capacity building of staff on procurement practices and procedures
Respond to queries from contractors and staff in regard to procurement matters.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and attitudes
BA/BS Degree in Administration or Business Management (not a Must)
Professional Qualifications in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning, organization and negotiation skills
Team work, client orientation and ability to make sound decisions
Demonstrate diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
Salary Scale: 20,000/- to 40,000/-
But negotiable depending on experience
please apply stating your current salary
Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:
Summit Recruitment & Training Rhino House,
Karen Road, Karen.
Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.
Deadline: 1st of March 2012