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 Executive
EPZA Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PE/02/2015 The Procurement Executive will report to the Procurement and Administration Manager.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
- Carrying out planning and projection of procurement needs of the Authority and this includes feeding Data into the Procurement Plan;
- Preparing, publishing and issuing of procurement opportunities, which include invitations to tender, RFQ and RFP in line with the Authority Procurement Procedures;
- Maintaining filing of records and documentation system in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, Regulations and Internal Procedures on Procurement;
- Preparing Procurement Committee and Tender Committee discussion papers and progress reports on all awards before and after approval;
- Preparing Contracts, Purchase Orders and Processing of Letters of credit as per approved procedures;
- Monitoring implementation of contracts as per the orders issued;
- Carrying out periodic market surveys to check that prices offered by suppliers are realistic;
- Taking part in reviewing internal procurement & stores procedures; and
- Alternate secretary to the Tender Committee
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Must have a Diploma or higher Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies , Logistics, Procurement or a related field;
- At least seven (7) years’ work experience in Procurement; and
- Been a current registered Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Supplies Management.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
- Leadership Skills
- Must have excellent skills in Information Technology;
- Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement Act, Regulations and procedures
- Initiative and drive and can perform and meet expectations with minimal supervision
- High level of integrity and honesty
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
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