Senior Procurement Officer at County Government of Kitui

Ref: KT/CASB/2022/01

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and co-ordination of supplies management services;
• Assisting in interpretation and implementation of relevant Government Procurement laws, policies and regulations;
• Preparing procurement plan for a financial year;
• Ensure timely supply of quality goods and services and works;
• Ensuring provision of secretarial services to the procurement Committees;
• Ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• Ensuring that planned stock levels meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels;
• Assisting in procurement audit and preparation of periodic and annual supply chain management reports/returns.
• Implementing supplies management instructions, inspection, training and development of procurement personnel.
• Assisting in development of detailed service level agreements for third party providers;
• Providing advisory services on procurement matters to the Accounting Officer including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plans.
• Supervising junior staff in the procurement department; 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Commerce, marketing ,Economics, Statistics, Procurement & Supplies Management, Law or any other field from a recognized institution;
• Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Five (5) year’s relevant experience gained from a comparable or similar position in a busy procurement environment;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of supplies Management (KISM);
• Valid Practicing License;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. 

Others

• Salary Scale 9: Kshs. 87,360 x 3,190 - 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040 x 4,860 - 99,900 x 5,010 - 104,910 x 5,240 - 110,150 x 5,500 - 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 P.M.