Procurement Officer at Tharaka University

PROCUREMENT OFFICER GRADE 9 Ref: TUN/AD/68/09/24

• Reports to: Section Head

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university’s procurement plans in alignment with its budget and needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring the best terms and quality.
• Oversee the preparation, issuance, and evaluation of tenders, ensuring compliance with public procurement laws and regulations.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage procurement contracts, ensuring fulfilment of terms and conditions.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to university policies, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, and other legal requirements.
• Monitor the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, maintaining accurate records of inventory and university assets.
• Ensure procurement processes achieve cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare procurement reports, documenting purchasing activities, supplier performance, and contract compliance.

Academic/Professional Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Membership from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in a public institution or government setting.