Procurement Coordinator

CARE International In Kenya

Reporting to the General Administration and Procurement Manager, you will perform Head Office procurement activities to ensure adherence to policy and procedures, ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services including consultancy contracts in a timely manner and within donor regulations and monitor Sub Offices procurement to identify gaps and provide
solutions to any procurement issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating unit staff and Procurement of Goods and Services
• Manage all procurement activities that require quotations, including sealed bids, normal bidding processes and Required Vendors
• Reviewing procurement status reports to ensure goods and services delivered to the users are as per agreed dates and specifications
• Carry out vendor rating analysis and obtain approval from the Vendor Committee based on performance, reliability and other procurement related factors
• Overseeing the receipt, scrutinising and processing of purchase requisitions by the Procurement Officers
• Ensure the preparation of consultants’ contracts as per CARE Kenya/Donor regulations
• Work closely with logistics Section in ensuring timely transportation of procured goods to the end user.
  

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Diploma in purchasing and Supplies from Certified Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• 4 years of relevant experience in Procurement.
• Excellent grasp of NGO/Donor policies and procedures relevant to procurement.
• Ability to effectively conceptualise decisions related to bid analysis and product service quality assessment.
• Ability to assess costs and devise better methods for cost control.
• Ability to achieve results through others.
• Be able to understand internal and external statutory laws that affect procurement & logistics.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Good people Management skills.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number and title of the position