A USAID contractor is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for a fast-paced program
located in Mombasa.
Procurement Specialist
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for all procurement
functions, including the procurement of goods and services for operational and
programmatic requirements.
He/she will work directly with local or regional vendors and
service providers to obtain quotations and/or initiate procurements of
requested commodities and services.
Additionally he/she will monitor contracts and purchase orders
issued to vendors and follow up as necessary to ensure compliance with all
terms and conditions.
The Procurement Specialist will engage with the project's
commodity management tracking system for grantees and provide accurate
information to the office manager for office inventory.
He/she will train staff in procurement policies and procedures
to ensure the integrity of the procurement process.
Qualifications
Qualifications
This position requires at least three years of relevant
experience in procurement, including experience working with USAID or other
donor-funded programs in Kenya – preferably including Mombasa as a solid
understanding of local market conditions is essential.
A Bachelor's degree in relevant field required; additional
coursework focused on procurement and logistics is also preferred.
All candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer
applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience working
independently and managing multiple projects at any given time.
To Apply. Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, and a list of three (3) references with contact information.
To Apply. Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, and a list of three (3) references with contact information.
Applicants are requested NOT to attach additional certificates,
diplomas, or other supporting documents to their submissions.
Please include “Mombasa Procurement Specialist” as the subject of the message.
Please include “Mombasa Procurement Specialist” as the subject of the message.
Applications that do not adhere to the stated instructions above
will not be considered.
All references and educational credentials for short-listed
candidates will be thoroughly checked and verified.
Only finalists will be contacted.
To Apply: Applications should be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 5:00 p.m
To Apply: Applications should be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 5:00 p.m
