Procurement Officer
REF: TNH/HRD/PO/03/2023
Reporting to Procurement
Manager, Medical & Non-Medical, the successful candidate will implement the
Hospital’s sourcing, tendering and purchasing activities to ensure efficiency,
cost effectiveness and value for money in line with the Hospital’s objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide
support and guidance to user departments in the development of
specifications;
- Ensure
efficient and cost effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services
and/or equipment to user departments;
- Develop
and implement sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier
development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed
inventory and rating processes amongst others;
- Lead
supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation
and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner;
- Contribute
to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize
inventory levels;
- Ensure
cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all
supplies services.
- Manage
development and preparation of contracts and ensure all contracts renewals
reviews are done on time;
- Prepare
appropriate financial, inventory and other reports; and
- Any
other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the
supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other
related field from a recognized institution.
- Graduate
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
- Minimum
of 3 years’ experience in local and international procurement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Experience
in warehousing and inventory management.
- Thorough
understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
- Knowledge
and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
- Knowledge
and effective application of all procurement and relevant hospital
policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve
required compliance standards or benchmarks
- Highly
analytical and excellent negotiation skills
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- High
level of integrity
- Knowledge
of supply chain management in multi user/network environment
- Knowledge
of international procurement and logistics management
- Attention
to detail
How to Apply
If your background,
experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your
application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number,
testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned
not later than 5th April, 2023.
Human Resources Manager
The
Nairobi Hospital
P.
O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
