National Oil Corporation: Procurement Officer

National Oil Corporation of Kenya 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 Ref: HR 03/07/10

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:
* Draft tender documents
* Prepare and circulate tender committee, procurement committee and disposal committee meetings agenda
* Co-ordinate contracts drafting and execution
* Prepare procurement status reports.
* Co-ordinate and participate in evaluation of quotations, proposals and tenders
* Prepare statutory reports
* Initiate procurement process upon receipt of approved purchase requisitions
* Follow up outstanding orders with vendors and advise user departments and procurement manager about status of deliveries
* Ensure adherence to procurement regulations

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 and supply
* KISM practicing certificate
* Minimum 2 years experience in supply management
* Experience in public procurement
* Experience in tender specifications development
* Experience in tendering and contracting
* Experience in tender evaluation

National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate.

To Apply:

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: hrm@nockenya.co.ke 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

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