Procurement Officer Job Vacancy

November 11, 2010

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a state corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu.

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.

KESREF wishes to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to the following vacant position;

Procurement Officer I RF 11-REF/PO/REC/01/10

Salary Scale: Kshs 63782 x 3189 – 66971 x 3349 – 70320 x 3516 – 73836 x 3691 – 77527 x 3877 81404 p.m.

House Allowance: Ksh 28000/- p.m.

The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

The position exists in KESREF Kibos Headquarters.

Tasks and Responsibilities
* Management of the procurement function in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) and the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations (2006)
* Preparation of all procurement related meetings of the Board and Management Committees.
* Secretary to Tender Committee.
* Manage corporate requisitions for goods and services while ensuring quality and cost effectiveness
* Maintain data on approved suppliers
* Supervision, training, development and evaluation of unit staff within the Procurement Unit
* Preparation of Section’s work plans and budgets.
* Negotiate effectively with suppliers of goods and services
* Periodic reporting on the progress of the Procurement Unit to Management and Board
* Develop, implement and manage purchasing policies and procedures
* Liaise with user departments on matters of specifications and evaluation.
* Coordination of disposal of unserviceable/surplus items.
* Preparation of contract documents

Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or B.Comm or a related field
* Final diploma in Supplies Management or its equivalent
* A minimum of three (3) years experience in a comparable position.
* Membership of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
* ICT competency

Other Competencies
* Honesty, confidentiality and integrity
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership skills.

Interested candidates for the above position who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number clearly stated on the envelop and letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to:

The Director
Kenya Sugar Research Foundation
P. O. Box 44-40100
Kisumu

E-mail: director@kesref.org

So as to reach him not later than 24th November 2010

KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.
Please Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.