Procurement Officer at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

REF: KURA/PROC/CPO/17/1 JG 7 

Responsibilities for the Procurement Officer Job

• To lead, coordinate and help develop consolidated annual procurement plan
• Responsible for following the policies and procedures as defined in the
• Authority policy guidelines
• Supervising, scheduling the work, professionally developing, and evaluating the performance of the procurement officers. Reviewing the performance objectives established by the professionals under his/her supervision.
• Ensuring the smooth functioning of the department as a synergetic, service oriented team, in meeting the many and varying needs of the Authority’s internal and external customers.
• Responsible for preparing contracts and purchase orders within the guidelines of the applicable laws, procedures and policies in place.
• With approval of the Head of Procurement, responsible for consulting with the Authority’s legal officer or other approved legal counsel regarding the
  legality of proposed procurement contracts.
• Responsible for providing administrative support for all procurements and maintaining the official contract files
• Responsible for ensuring purchasing orders and/or contracts are authorized in accordance with the approval matrix in place.
• Participating fully in the opening, evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
• Reviewing and approving the various procurement reports prepared by procurement officers including quarterly and annual reports. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers and contractors
• To take an active lead in introduction, development and implementation of procurement best practices
• Manage staff within Procurement Department.

Qualifications for the Procurement Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in supplies management or in business related field with post graduate diploma in purchasing & supplies management from a recognized institution.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in procurement three (3) years of which must have been in a senior position.
• Current member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)/CIPS.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge in Public Procurement and Disposal procedures as contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and its regulations as well as development partners guidelines.
• Should at least possess Professional qualification CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
• Should have a valid practicing License.