Procurement Officer Job in Kenya - Kenya Tourist Development Corporation

Kenya Tourist Development Corporation

Opportunity in a Development

Financial Institution

KTDC is the leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory services to the tourism industry.

Its mission is to develop and diversity Kenya’s tourism industry by providing a range of financial services to investors in tourism related enterprises.

The Corporation is seeking to fill the following position.

Procurement Officer

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Procurement Officer will be charge with the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply and delivery of goods, services and works, as and when required for day to day operations of the Corporation.
• Carry out suppliers performance evaluations in accordance with existing guidelines.
• Provision of technical advice and secretarial services to the Procurement Committee.
• Prepare specifications for supplies, services and works for the Corporation in consultation with user departments.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Preparation of tender invitation documentation.
• Participate in receiving and opening of tender documents.
• Ensure proper implementation of ERP system in the department (procurement module).
• Preparation of departmental budget.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business, Commerce, Economics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management preferably CIPS or KNEC.
• Three (3) years experience in Purchasing & Supplies.
• Computer literacy.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration level, three referees, e-mail and telephone contacts and copies of certificates and testimonials to reach us before 9th December, 2011 addressed to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013 – 00100
Nairobi

info@ktdc.co.ke

KTDC is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.