Procurement Assistant -(PATH )-Job in Kakamega Kenya - APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Procurement Assistant, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Tracking Code 5155

The successful candidate must have legal authority to work and reside in Kenya.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.

PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country.

The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II).

PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces.

In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.

PATH seeks to recruit a Procurement Assistant for the APHIAplus Western Kenya project who will be responsible for procuring, monitoring and maintaining general supplies and updating/maintaining the vendor database in the electronic system.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Evaluate quotation and bids through bids analyses
• Maintain and keep all procurement records while ensuring high level of confidentiality
• Ensure proper maintenance and servicing of office equipment
• Dispatch bids documents to the potential suppliers and monitoring timely response of the opening dates
• Receive and submit invoices to finance for payments
• Issue contracts and purchase orders in line with award decisions
• Expedite deliveries and ensure timely receipt of goods or performance of services

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Computing skills in Microsoft Office
• Self motivated, disciplined, organized and reliable with ability to work under pressure
• Required Experience
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies plus a minimum of three years of project procurement experience are required.
• Professional qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (level four or above) and relevant experience working on USAID funded projects are preferred.

Job Location: Kakamega, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

Procurement Officers -(PATH )-Jobs in Kenya - APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Procurement Officers, APHIAplus Western Kenya Project

Tracking Code 5156

Job Description

Interested candidates must have legal authority to work in Kenya

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.

PATH’s mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country.

The project, APHIAplus Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II). PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.

It is working w closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.

PATH seeks to recruit two Procurement Officers who will handle, coordinate and manage procurement of goods and services for the APHIAplus project activities in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining high standards of accountability. S/he will be in charge of ensuring that procurement documentation is used in accordance with USAID and PATH guidelines and procedures.

The main responsibilities include:
Manage the procurement process and ensure it is carried out in accordance with both the donor and PATH requirements.
Coordinate annual evaluation of suppliers.
Facilitate the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.
Work closely with the procurement team and assist in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders.
Contribute to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers, ensuring timely placement of orders for goods and services.
Required Skills
Knowledge of current local and international procurement methods
Computer literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excel
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related studies and a minimum of five years of project procurement experience.
Post graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management and procurement experience from a USAID funded project are preferred.
Job Location: Other, Kenya

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org

Purchasing Officer -(Base Titanium )- Job in Kwale Kenya

Job Ref MN5146

Our client Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project 50km South of Mombasa.

The construction phase commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011 in order for production to start in the 2nd half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community ¡n which ¡t operates and on attracting and developing good people.

Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of this project.

Pragmatic people, who are proactive, have a strong sense of integrity, and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Profile

• Maintaining updated purchasing records/data and pricing in Pronto ERP.
• Coordinating with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work
• Assisting ¡n managing and following up local and overseas orders.
• Handling and monitoring of claims to suppliers for defectives, shortage, missing parts.
• Supporting relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders.
• Preparation and processing purchase orders in Pronto ERP.
• Monitoring and coordinating deliveries of items from and between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered to site! store on time.
• Negotiating for best purchasing package in terms of quality, price, delivery and service with suppliers and sub- contractors assigned.
• Liaising with clearing agents to ensure timely delivery of items arriving by road, rail, air or sea.

Person Profile

• Degree/Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies with minimum 3 years relevant continuous working experience.
• With at least 4 years relevant hands on experience in medium to large organization.
• Experience in local and international procurement experience and liaison with relevant stakeholders including clearing and forwarding agents and customs as necessary.
• Experience in Pronto EPR a big advantage but specify any other ERP if you are not familiar with Pronto.
• Accounting qualifications such as CPA Il will be an added advantage.

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Send your application with a detailed CV and daytime telephone number.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref. No.
• Your Name
• Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 p.m, Year 2011 p.m
• Year 2011 Benefits: If house, state market rent, If car state cc.

by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 16th December, 2011. 

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments. 

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope. 

Send to:

Executive Selection Division, 
Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, 
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, 
P.O. Box 50736-00200,
Nairobi. 

Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Procurement Officer-(Parklands Sports Club)- Job in Kenya

Parklands Sports Club is a leading private members Sports and recreational Club situated in Nairobi.

The club wishes to urgently recruit a highly competent and proactive person to fill in the following position.

Procurement officer

Reporting to the Club Accountant, the successful candidate will be;

• Responsible for the continuous improvement and streamlining of delivery systems to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction;
• Designing and implementing efficient and effective procurement management systems in accordance to the Club and Government procurement regulations and policies;
• Planning, implementing and reviewing the club’s annual procurement plans
• Ensuring that procurement is done in a timely manner within the Club and Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations;
• Coordinating the preparation of procurement plans for all the departments within the Club;
• Conducting market research and establishing reliable and credible sources of goods and services for the Club;

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Recognized professional qualifications in procurement such as CIPS
• Minimum experience of 3 years.
• A minimum of CPA section 1 qualification.

The Person

The suitable person must possess excellent planning and organizing skills and be commercially astute with good analytical and problem solving skills.

Applicants should forward their applications enclosing detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Human Resources and Administration
Manager, P.O Box 40116 - 00100, 
Nairobi 

so as to reach him by Friday 2nd December, 2011 

or by E-mail: hrm@parklandssportsclub.org.