GOVERNMENT OF KENYA PROCUREMENT JOB:EPZA PROCUREMENT OFFICER

EPZA Procurement Officer I Job
April 10, 2015 Job Description

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments.
The Authority seeks to recruit for the following position:

Procurement Officer I
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/POI/03/2015The Procurement Officer will be reporting to the Procurement Executive

The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:

• Sourcing for goods through quotations or cash as per Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations;
• Ensuring all quotations are registered in the quotation register;
• Ensuring that LPOs and LSOs are promptly raised and progressed so that goods and services are delivered in time;
• Ensuring that no orders are issued without the necessary documentation such as LPO, LSO etc;
• Liaising with Stores to ensure that goods being delivered conform with the user specification;
• Progressing suppliers invoices through Finance to ensure timely settlement;
• Maintaining an updated list of suppliers;
• Carrying out Market Surveys to ensure that the Authority always obtains the best value for money;
• Ensuring safe custody of all purchasing documents;
• Participating in quotation opening and evaluation committees;
• Keeping in safe custody of all contracts and ensuring follow up on deliveries; and
• Providing Secretariat services to the Procurement Committee.

Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
• A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
• A at least five(5) years’ work experience in a procurement ; and
• Been a current registered Member of the Kenya Institute of Suppliers Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
• Required Skills and Personal Attributes
• Leadership skills;
• Excellent skills in Information Technology;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level of integrity and honesty;
• Good planning and organizational skills and efficient work methods; and
• Ability to effectively respond to daily changing priorities, good problem solving skills and a team player.

How to Apply
All eligible candidates are advised to CLICK HERE to download EPZA Job Application Form
The duly filled-in ‘EPZA/HRM Job Application Forms’ should be emailed to: epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com. Please do not make any other attachments.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Please indicate Job Ref. on the email subject line.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is 1st May 2015.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply for the vacant position
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two months from the close of this advert, then consider your application unsuccessful.
“Export Processing Zones Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”