Procurement Officer Job 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.

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