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    Procurement Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

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    Description
    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust.

    We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy.


    JOB PURPOSE:

    This role is responsible for ensuring that goods and services are purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner, and they're availed to user departments in the right quality and quantity.

    This role serves as the main contact between internal customers and external suppliers.


    Description:

    REPORTING LINES:

    REPORTS TO:
    Senior Procurement Officer


    FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    None


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Action all approved purchase requisitions, submit to prospective suppliers and expedite response for the same;
    Maintain good Supplier relations and negotiating contracts
    Evaluate and analyse the quotations submitted by proposed vendors and process local purchase orders.
    Research & evaluate Prospective Suppliers
    Compile documentation for approval by the Procurement Committee where required;
    Prepare tender documents and send out to prospective bidders;
    Receive bids from vendors, carry out evaluation and submit recommendation for awards;
    Preparation of Annual Procurement plans
    Conduct Due Diligence for Suppliers as required
    Provide support in disposal of assets declared either obsolete/no more annually or biannually); and
    Participate in the Procurement Committee as alternate Secretary to the Senior Procurement Officer.
    Assist in Supervision of Procurement Department in the absence of the Senior Procurement Officer

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Bachelor's degree in purchasing and Supplies or in a relevant field.
    Full (CIPS- Level 6) qualification.
    Minimum of Four (4) years relevant experience in procurement; 1 Year of supervisory experience added advantage.


    DESIRABLE
    Current membership with a professional body; CIPS & KISM
    Experience using an ERP system; with knowledge and experience in E-procurement Systems as an added advantage.


    COMPETENCIES:
    Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality
    Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
    Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills;
    Team working and ability to work in diverse teams
    Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail


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