Procurement Officer Career Opportunity in Kisumu Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization is a national NGO based in Kisumu.

Its principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following vacant position.

Procurement Officer 

Job Summary:

The job holder will develop and implement procurement strategy, negotiate service contracts, coordinate purchasing practices and to maximize savings and benefits available from purchasing activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Advise management on the most appropriate procurement and bid evaluation strategy.
  • Prepare and implement user departments sourcing plans to ensure efficiency and economy in the procurement of consumables.
  • Liaise with the stores officer on stock levels in order to determine reorder levels for the next purchase.
  • Ensure maintenance of file on quotations, and other procurement documents for future references and support to payments.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports for management decision making.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance for realization of reliable sourcing of goods and services.
  • Coordinate the opening, evaluation and recommendation of quotations to the tender/procurement committee in line with procurement regulations.
  • Update the inventory listing of property and conduct inventory reconciliations.
  • Develop and implement E-procurement system for the department.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
  • University degree in any business related field will be an added advantage.
  • Must be a member of KISM or CIPS.
  • Minimum two years experience in a busy procurement environment.
  • Must be computer literate and have integrity.
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to details.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd December 2011. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171- 40141, Kisumu.


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