Chief Procurement Officer at Machakos University

GRADE 14
REF: MKsU/ANP/3/17

Job Description

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor and is responsible for coordination of all activities involved in the procurement process i.e. sourcing, purchase and supply of materials and services within the University.

Procurement Officer Job Responsibilities

• Consolidate the annual procurement plan for the University based on departmental procurement estimates so as to offer input in development of the University’s budget
• Oversee the quarterly preparation of reports on direct procurement, procurement above Kshs 5 million, and performance contracting for use in managerial decision making.
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal procurement policies for use in directing procurement activities in the University.
• Participate as well as oversee the development of long term and short term sourcing strategies for the University to enable attraction and retention of reliable suppliers.
• Develop the annual budget estimates for the department’s operations for use in managing funds allocated to the department
• Allocate work to subordinates on a regular basis as well as evaluate the same to ensure proper work distribution and optimum performance of assigned roles