Procurement Officer at Tana Water Services Board (TWSB)

Grade TWSB 4
Salary Scale: 29,00031,58033,420 36,000
House Allowance –25,000
Commuter Allowance –7,000

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer is responsible for ensuring that procurement matters are effectively run to facilitate smooth operation of the Board.

Procurement Officer Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, updating and overseeing the application of appropriate quality control in Procurement function
• Preparation and initiation of annual procurement plan
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and practices in the implementation of procurement activities
• Preparing and processing tender documentation and applications
• Ensure implementation of tender and procurement committee decisions
• Ensure maintenance of optimal level stocks of suppliers consistent with the Board requirements
• Reviewing the usage of supplies to identify cost reduction and service improvements
• Participating in annual expenditure budgeting processes for all goods and services
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications for the Procurement Officer Job

• A degree in a related business field with at least three (3) years post qualification work experience in a similar role, or ordinary diploma in Supplies and Purchasing
• A diploma in Supplies and Purchasing Management with at least seven (5) years post qualification work experience in a similar role
• Must be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Must have a clear understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of Procurement and stocks management
• Must have a clear knowledge of processing of tender documentation
• Knowledge of working with donor funded projects will be an added advantage.

Procurement Officer Job Competences/Attributes

• Possess strong interpersonal and negotiations skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationships
• Clear understanding of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

This position is on a permanent and pensionable terms