Ref: SPO/05/2018
Reporting to the Principal Procurement officer, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for directing and coordinating all procurement, stores anddisposal activities in the Company in liaison with Head of Procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Consolidate requirements and needs from all user departments/sections, and advise users on development of specifications;
Assist in preparation and float tenders in liaison with the Procurement and Supplies Manager and drafting of awarded contracts;
Monitor compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations during evaluation of tenders;
Review and approve floating and processing of quotations;
Advice on safe and proper storage of stock and maintenance of stock levels and records; and
Coordinate disposal activities for stores and equipment.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Is a holder of Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Business, Social Sciences, and Humanities and Arts or equivalent in a related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
Has not less than (six) 6 years’ working experience with at least three (3) years served as Procurement and Supplies Officer or similar role;
Experience in marine transport industry is an added advantage.
A Post Graduate qualification in Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies and/or Supply Chain Management;
Hold valid membership to Kenya Institute of Supply Chain Management (KISCM), be in good standing, and have valid practicing certificate, as stipulated in the Supplies Practitioners Management Act 2007; andSatisfy requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Candidates who previously applied for this position can re-apply
Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization.
All appointments shall be on permanent and pensionable terms.
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