Job Description
PROCUREMENT MANAGER - JOB REF NO. MIC/007/2023 (ONE POST)
Terms of Service-contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for
reappointment subject to acceptable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Providing advisory/professional opinion on procurement matters to the Accounting officer to
ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and relevant
laws;
ii. Carrying out procurement and disposal activities in accordance with the Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act 2015, relevant laws and the Corporation’s Procurement Manual and
Policies;
iii. Preparing and implementing the Corporation’s Annual Procurement Plan;
iv. Developing and implementing inventory management systems;
v. Maintaining and continually updating the list of registered suppliers;
vi. Carrying out the receiving, opening and evaluation of Quotations, Bids, Tenders, Proposals
and Expressions of Interest;
vii. Reviewing and maintaining all records of purchased goods, works and services, including
costs, deliveries and inventories;
Undertaking market surveys of items in the procurement plan to ensure value for money;
ix. Ensuring maintenance of optimal stock levels and carrying out quarterly and annual stock
take;
x. Providing secretariat services to the procurement committees which shall be constituted by
the Accounting Officer;
xi. Ensuring strict compliance with the prevailing procurement laws in the acquisition of all
goods, works and services in the Corporation;
xii. Preparing and submitting statutory reports to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
(PPRA) and other relevant authorities;
xiii. Liaising with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority and any other relevant
institution on various issues regarding public procurement and disposal of assets;
xiv. Reviewing procurement needs of the organisation from time to time;
xv. Managing stores in the Corporation;
xvi. Responsible for Disposal of surplus and obsolete stores and equipment;
xvii. Coordinating the advertisement of procurement and disposal opportunities;
xviii. Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
From a recognized University;
iii. Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
iv. Have had experience in management for a period of not less than five (5) years;
v. Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
i. Leadership skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Team building
iv. Ability to work under pressure
v. Knowledge of relevant legislations
vi. Interpersonal skills
vii. Collaboration skills