Procurement Officer

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Procurement Officer – Nairobi

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
• Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role
• Computer literacy qualification is essential.
• Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications
• Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is essential.
• Independent self-starter with attention to detail
• Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records