Procurement Officer at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To provide functional and/or technical support and implement operational plans to enhance the organization’s performance. 

Job Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Implement procurement policies, regulations and procedures, 
• Prepare procurement and disposal of asset plans, 
• Prepare and update assets database, 
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, relating to procurement of goods, services and works, 
• Implement an e-procurement system, 
• Maintain a catalogue of items identified for disposal, 
• Ensure that market surveys and research are conducted, 
• Prepare purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, 
• Ensure timely opening and evaluation of tenders and quotations, 
• Carry out supplies evaluation and appraisals, 
• Co-ordinate warehousing of goods and equipment, 
• Monitor distribution of goods, 
• Ensure proper stock control and inventory management. 
• Preservation of all procurement records 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor 

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB 

Level of Education/Academic Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management; Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics Management, Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution 

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications 

• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc. 
• Member of a recognized Purchasing and Supplies Management Professional Body  

Personal Attributes 

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility. 
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills. 
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills. 
• A team player 

Relevant Job Experience 

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least 2 years