Procurement Officer at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Reports to the Head of Procurement through the Senior Procurement Officer

Duties for the Procurement Officer Job

• Ensuring security and safe custody of stores and equipment;
• Participating in the Procurement of stores and equipment;
• Undertaking stock control and stock audit;
• Capturing and/or processing requisitions in the IFMIS e-procurement module;
• Liaising with customers on outstanding deliveries and verification of orders and invoices;
• Collecting data on outstanding deliveries and unserviceable stores and equipment for disposal;
• Compiling data on items required for tendering and on disposable and unserviceable stores and equipment;
• Participating in the preparation and implementation of procurement manual;
• Analysing data on items required for tendering and quotation purposes and on those classified as disposable and unserviceable;
• Participating in disposal of unserviceable stores and equipment;
• Participating in the preparation of estimates on expenditure of goods and services;
• Participating in Board of Survey on disposable stores and equipment and prepare report; and
• Co-ordinating delivery of procured stores and equipment including customs clearance;
• Must be a citizen of Kenya.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Procurement Officer Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Procurement option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option),Procurement and Logistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma in Procurement/ Purchasing and supplies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a professional member with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• Certificate in computer applications skills
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Required behavioural skills:

• A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Demonstrate high ethical standards