University of Kabianga Procurement Officer Job

UOK/ADM/01/02/24

Reports to; Senior Procurement Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sourcing for goods and services
• Management of all Purchasing activities
• Keeping of Tender, quotations, contracts records
• Evaluation of suppliers for contract/Tender award
• Keep supplier records and updating the list of suppliers
• Attend to Audit queries on purchasing operations
• Preparation and processing of documents to initiate payments for goods and services received
• Supervise staff under him/her
• Maintenance of Purchase records
• Ensuring quality control in consultation with user and technical departments.

Requirements for Direct Appointment

• Masters Degree in Purchasing/ Supply Management or its equivalent
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing /Supply Management or its equivalent
• A Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution
• Minimum twelve (12) years cumulative working experience in procurement and supplies with 3 years at the level of grade 11 or its equivalent.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Must be conversant with Public Procurement Procedures
• Must be computer literate
• Those having CPSP-K/CIPS Level 6 will have an added advantage.

Serving Officer

• Masters Degree in Purchasing/ Supply Management or its equivalent
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing/Supply Management or its equivalent
• A Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution
• Must have worked a min of 3 years as Senior Assistant Procurement Officer grade 11
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body good standing
• Must be computer literate
• Those having CPSP-K/CIPS Level 6 will have an added advantage.

How To Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

So as to reach him not later than Friday 5th April, 2024. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.