Senior Supply Chain Management Assistant (6 Months Contract) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

JOB GROUP KMR 7 – (1 POSITION

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• taking part in sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
• taking part in compiling and evaluation of Tenders;
• drafting communication of outcomes of procurement evaluations and service delivery;
• drafting of procurement and disposal programs, plans, strategies and budgets;
• inspecting utilization and stock of supplies;
• providing support to end users on procurement guidelines; rreviewing of tender and contract documents;
• preparing tender opening minutes and register;
• safeguarding of tender documents and coding samples;
• Reviewing preparation of technical specifications; reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval;
• undertaking research to support procurement decisions;
• implementing procurement plans and processing requisitions;
• mentoring and guiding procurement personnel; drafting bid awards;
• drafting tender advertising notices; and
• Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Institute by suppliers.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or any other equivalent qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other recognized institution.
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Demonstrated work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key skills and Competencies

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills