Procurement Officer at African Centre for Technology Studies

Job Summary

An officer at this level will report to the Finance and Administration Director and responsibilities will entail:-

• Developing and coordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation.
• Carrying out timely procurement of goods and services for the Centre
• Preparing contract documents for goods and services in line with ACTS procurement policies
• Custodian of all contract documents
• Providing secretariat to committees incidental to procurement of goods and services and disposal of assets
• Maintain an updated asset register as per ACTS asset management policies and procedures
• Providing professional advice on procurement of goods and services and disposal of assets
• Reviewing procurement needs of the Centre
• Ensuring that annual prequalification of suppliers for regular goods and services is carried out on timely basis to ensure seamless provision of quality services to the center.
• Facilitating regular evaluation of prequalified suppliers

Requirements

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or any other related field.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management (added advantage) or professional qualification and affiliation.
• Computer skills in procurement applications; and
• Active member of KISM
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Supply chain management.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Management position.