The Chief Procurement Officer/ Procurement Officer shall direct and coordinate all aspects of the University's Procurement, Accounts Payable and University Services functions. He/ she will operationalize policies procedures and objectives of the University's procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act (2015) and PPAD Regulations (2020) and other applicable guidelines as provided by the law.
Key Responsibilities
Departmental Leadership: In-charge of the Procurement and Supplies Department.
Procurement Planning: Develop and implement the procurement plan in the University.
Budget Management: Development of the Departmental annual budget and control.
Request Processing: Receive procurement requests and process them in line with the procurement plan.
Tender Coordination: Coordinate the tendering process in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (2015), and Regulations (2020).
Supplier Management: Maintain and update the database of suppliers, and prepare notification of tender awards and contracts.
Advisory Role: Advise the University on procurement and related matters.
Requirements and Qualifications
Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or related field.
At least ten (10) years' relevant work experience in procurement and supply chain management, five (5) of which must be at senior levels.
Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP-K) or its equivalent.
Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management in good standing.
A licensed procurement and supply chain management practitioner.
Computer literate and proficient in relevant software.
Qualified and interested Grade 15 applicants should submit their application letters and attach academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications, and curriculum vitae detailing their work experience, current post, and names and addresses of three (3) referees to the email address: chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke and copy to: application.vc@egerton.ac.ke.
How to Apply
Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants for this Grade 15 position should submit their application letters and attach academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications, and curriculum vitae detailing their work experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees to the email address:
