Supply Chain Management Officer - 2 Positions at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Taking part in reviewing tenders notices;
• Taking part in reviewing notices of award/regrets and tender acceptance process;
• Taking part in the compiling and evaluation of tenders;
• Taking part in the formulation of the supplies, procurement and inventory manuals training and development of staff;
• Safeguarding of tenders, quotations and request for proposals;
• Preparing tender and contract documents; reviewing tender advertising notices; and
• Implementing an e-procurement vision plan.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Procurement and Logistics, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and
• Proficiency in computer application;

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning skills
• Good communication and reporting
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player
• Ethical