Senior Procurement Officer Job Vacancy


The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act, No. 12 of 2010. 

The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
 
The Authority wishes to invite qualified applicants to fill the following position:
 
Senior Procurement Officer

1 Post

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing procurement support to the Authority, including tendering and ensuring compliance with the applicable procurement laws and regulations, to ensure best practice and value for money principles are upheld.
 
Main Duties & Responsibilities
  • Establishing and updating Authority’s Procurement Policies, Procedures and Systems;
  • Ensuring compliance with the Procurement laws and regulations (Public Procurement Act 2005 & Public Procurement Regulations, 2006);
  • Development, facilitation, implementation, monitoring & review of the Authority’s Procurement Plan;
  • Undertake contracts negotiation, review and management in conjunction with the respective Directors and Heads of Units;
  • Performs Secretarial role to the Authority’s Tender Committee and Disposal Committee;
  • Coordinate the preparation ofor advertisement , opening and evaluation of tenders and quotations;
  • Liaise with Public Procurement Oversight Authority [PPOA] and other bodies on matters related to procurement;
  • Advise Directorates and staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and services;
  • Preparing and maintaining all procurement records;
  • Ensuring efficiency in inventory Management.
The candidate should have:-
  • A Degree in any Business related field from a recognized University;
  • A Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management;
  • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with 3 years at a senior level;
  • Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
  • Membership of a professional body (KISM or CIPS);
  • An ICT related qualification with bias on spreadsheet;
  • High level of attention to detail, high integrity, good analytical; effective interpersonal skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills and good customer relations;
  • Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively;
  • Good time management, planning and organizational skills;
  • Knowledge of law and practice in relation to procurement;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Self-motivation; and
  • Knowledge of risk management and legal implications linked to procurement.
If your profile matches the above specifications, please forward your application, current curriculum vitae indicating two (2) relevant referees, copies of your certificates and testimonials through: -
 
E-mail: recruitsupplies@cak.go.ke,

or

Drop Point: Kenya Railways HQ’s, Block “D”, 1st Floor, or
P.O. Box 36265-00200
Nairobi
 
To reach the undersigned by 6th May, 2013.
 
The Director General,
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 36265-00200
Nairobi