Supplies Assistant I at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

JOB GROUP MR 7

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Raise quotations for purchase of products within different thresholds to ensure availability and competitive prices in the institute;
• Prepare Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) to make contracts with merchants in order to procure goods and services;
• Prepare tenders to procure good and services of very high value to satisfy the needs of the institute;
• Carry out market surveys to establish current market prices and trends in order to ensure that merchants always quote competitively;
• Prepare payment documents for goods and services supplied to ensure accountability and avoid legal risk;
• Provide input into the development of specifications to ensure value for money;
• Carry out tender opening for purchase of highly priced goods and services; and Carry out tender and quotation evaluation to ensure quality and value for money.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Full membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, Practicing
• License will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 1 year professional experience.