Procurement Officer

Vacancy No. TUMEL/PO/30/11/2021

Reporting to: Managing Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, Regulation 2020 and ensuring adherence to the laid down Procedures and policies;
Assisting Supply Chain Management Services function in the day to day duties, innovation and design of Supply Chain Management operations and procedures
Determining and proposing methods and strategies of handling the Supply Chain Management Function;
Offering secretariat services to various procurement and disposal committees;
Improvement of Strategies that are adaptive to the changing Environment and Technology;
Advising the Accounting Officer on Supply Chain Management matters;
Ensuring High Professionalism and Supply Chain Management Standard;
Consolidation of the Enterprise Procurement Plan and ensure its full implementation;
Preparing and publishing of the tender awards;
Operationalization of e-Government Procurement Strategies and Inventory Management;
Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
Maintaining and updating a list of pre-qualified suppliers;
Undertaking market surveys to ensure the Enterprise obtains value for money;
Ensuring safe custody of all procurements records including appropriate documentation of files;
Provision of appropriate guidance on the Supply Chain Management policy matters;
Assisting in procurement planning and budget preparation as per existing laws, regulations and enterprise procurement policies;
Preparation of tender documents, publishing and evaluation;
Giving of professional opinions to the accounting officer;
Disposal of assets in compliance with the relevant Laws and Regulations; and
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director or any other person placed in authority from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

At least five (5) years relevant work experience in the Public Sector or Private Sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or related field
Demonstrated professional competence through understanding of Supply Chain Management and emerging Supply Chain Management trends and techniques;
Understanding of legal and regulatory provisions in the profession.
MUST be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) in good standing and have a valid practising licence; and
MUST satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Personal Attributes

Highest Integrity
Ability to get on well with a diverse work force.
Good Knowledge in the professional field of specialization
Good communication skills
Ability to take instructions
Good organizational and supervisory skills

Skills & Attitudes

Good knowledge of the Employment Laws of Kenya
Planning, organizing and co-ordinating skills
Good communication & negotiation skills
Team work and people management skills
Report writing skills
Ethics and Integrity

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your application including an Application letter, an updated CV, Academic and Professional Certificates, a copy of National Identity Card and Chapter Six requirement on or before 15th December, 2021 by 5:00 pm.

The Application should be addressed to:
The Managing Director
Technical University of Mombasa Enterprises Limited (TUMEL)
P.O BOX 90420-00800
Mombasa.

Email applications to be sent to: applications@tumel.co.ke

NOTE: All applications should be sent in pdf format as a single document. Any other formats will not be accepted and will lead to automatic disqualification.

TUMEL is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply

Apply via :

applications@tumel.co.ke