Procurement Officer at Migori County Public Service Board

Ref: MCPSB 256/2018

Responsibilities

• Estimating and establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers;
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment;
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options;
• Develops plans for purchasing equipment, services and supplies;
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts ensure that the products and supplies are high quality;
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies;
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Working with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be in possession of at least Bachelor‘s Degree in any of the following disciplines- Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management Option), Economics.
• In addition they must have served at the level of a Procurement Officer for at least three (3) years in a large government institution,
• Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015
• Applicants must be of high integrity and able to supervise a large number of staff.
• Be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Must be computer literate and ICT competent.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems Two (2) years previous experience as procurement officer or related position
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel);
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions;
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently;
• Accurate and precise attention to detail;
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels;
• Goal-oriented, organized team player;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010