Procurement Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a registered trust of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with the mandate to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services.

 

Procurement Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Key responsibilities:

  • Receive Supply Requisitions, solicit quotations from vendors and negotiate best prices
  • Prepare quotation matrix for selection and approval
  • Raise Local Purchase Orders for approval
  • Participate in the tender process
  • Ensure purchases are properly approved in line with MEDS-published authority levels
  • Update Supplier performance concerns for decision making
  • Receive and record invoices for non-trade commodities to facilitate prompt payment
  • Ensure prompt filing of procurement documents for easy retrieval
  • Advise and support MEDS staff on procurement of stock, non-stock items and other
  • MEDS needs and ensure best procurement practices are observed at all times.

Job requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain and Diploma in Pharmacy
  • At least 5 years of experience 3 of which in a busy procurement department in a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
  • Knowledge of procurement using ERP systems desired
  • Functional skills; Negotiation skills, Customer care skills, analytical skills, people skills and communication skills

Method of Application

If you fit this profile, kindly email your written application and CV together with your current and expected salary to hr@meds.or.ke

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