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Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI
Procurement Officer - Nairobi

Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

Nairobi | Full Time | Government

Closing in 2 weeks from now

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
  • Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
  • Work with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
  • Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
  • Maintain contracts with vendors
  • Review inventory and update as required
  • Receive orders from various departments
  • Initiate and keep track of orders
  • Receive, inspect and distribute orders
  • Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
  • Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
  • Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related degree    Mandatory
  • Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role    Desirable
  • Computer literacy qualification is essential.    Desirable
  • Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications    Desirable
  • Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential.    Desirable
  • Independent self-starter with attention to detail    Desirable
  • Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records    Desirable

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