Job Title: Procurement Officer
Hiring Organization: Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Medical
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/03/2024
Mission
for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions
provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of
Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK).
The Organization’s core mandate is to provide reliable and affordable Health
Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening
Services MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread all over Kenya,
other regions in Africa, and beyond.
The position will report to the Procurement Supervisor and will be responsible
for procuring trade and non-trade commodities for the organization.
Key responsibilities:
Receive
Supply Requisitions, solicit quotations from vendors and negotiate best prices
Prepare
quotation matrix for selection and approval
Raise
Local Purchase Orders for approval
Participate
in the tender process
Ensure
purchases are properly approved in line with MEDS-published authority levels
Update
Supplier performance concerns for decision making
Receive
and record invoices for non-trade commodities to facilitate prompt payment
Ensure
prompt filing of procurement documents for easy retrieval
Advise
and support MEDS staff on procurement of stock, non-stock items and other
MEDS
needs and ensure best procurement practices are observed at all times.
Job
requirements:
Bachelor
Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain and Diploma in Pharmacy
At least
5 years of experience 3 of which in a busy procurement department in a
Pharmaceutical
Supply Chain
Knowledge
of procurement using ERP systems desired
Functional
skills; Negotiation skills, Customer care skills, analytical skills, people
skills
and communication skills
How To
Apply
If you fit this profile, kindly
email your written application and CV together with your
current and expected salary to hr@meds.or.ke
(only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to)
