Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national universities. On 23rd August 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture was upgraded to a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, and in March 2013, it was given a charter as a full- fledged University. It is strategically placed in the heart of the Coastal region of Kenya in Kilifi Town, right on the Mombasa-Malindi Highway; and is equipped with facilities to offer quality training in Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine, Marine Sciences and Education. So whether you’re finishing high school, beginning university for the first time, or pursuing graduate studies, you’ll find a wide range of options at Pwani University. Our University has more than five schools which all together offer a diversity of degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Health and Education. The University has engaged highly qualified staff members.

REF: PU/ADV/01/09/2023

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER GRADE 13

This is the Head / Senior-most level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a Masters degree in Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• In addition, the candidate must:
  •  Have CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies) Part III
  •  Have knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
  •  Be a registered member of KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management) or any relevant professional body.

Experience

• The candidate must have three (3) years’ experience working as Procurement Officer (Grade 12) or comparable experience from a reputable organisation.
• In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;
  •  Analysing quotations from vendors
  •  Assist in coordinating the functions and operations of procurement division in the institution
  •  Assist in the coordinating of disposal of obsolete and idle assets
  •  Assist in the processing of all procurement contracts
  •  Assist in the reviewing of local purchase orders
  •  Assisting in ensuring implementation and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures in accordance with provision of the Procurement Act
  •  Assisting in preparing of procurement reports
  •  Ensuring preparation of procurement reports
  •  Preparation of annual procurement plan
  •  Processing of all procurement contracts
  •  Reviewing of local purchase order
  •  Reviewing of quotations from vendors

Skills
The candidate must have the following: –

•  Analytical skills
•  Communication skills
•  Computational skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Managerial skills
•  Organisational skills
•  Report writing skills
•  Teamwork skills

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.