National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) Jobs: Procurement Officer

National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) is a fast growing and dynamic World Class

Petroleum company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow. Following the

steady and continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few

years, we are looking for a talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated

individual keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the position of

Procurement Officer

Job REF No: HR 02/07/10

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent will support the function in

ensuring a timely and efficient sourcing of goods and services within the stipulated

procurement regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

§ Secretary to procurement committee

§ Alternate to secretary of tender committee

§ Contracts administration and monitoring

§ Prepare timely statutory reports

§ Preparation of management update reports

§ Address supplier requests for clarification

§ Address queries relating to procurement activities

§ Prepare suitable responses to investigation or audit queries

§ Prepare departmental strategic plans

§ Review of the procurement strategy, policy and ISO procedures

§ Participate in evaluation of tenders and proposals

§ Co-ordinate tender opening activities

§ Prepare contract variations reports

§ Monitor departmental budget

§ Recommend sourcing strategies

§ Co-ordinate development, consolidation and implementation of departmental procurement plans

§ Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and ISO procedures

§ Review procurement and quality assurance procedures and manuals

Key Attributes

§ Ability to work under pressure

§ High standards of personal integrity

§ Well informed on contemporary procurement issues

§ Team player

§ Results oriented

The Requirements

§ First Degree in a related field.

§ Graduate Diploma in purchase & supply

Recruitment of Procurement Officer

§ KISM practicing certificate

§ Diploma in project management (added advantage)

§ Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain management

§ 2 years experience in public procurement

§ Experience in tender and contracting

§ Experience in project management

National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to

the successful candidate. Applications clearly indicating position reference and current

remuneration should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, P.O Box 58567-

00200 City Square Nairobi or via email: [email protected] so as to reach us by 13th

August 2010. Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact

addresses of 3 professional referees. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.