For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), or Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• a Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or any other relevant and accredited professional body; and

Duties and Responsibilities

• assisting in the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement and disposal plan;
• consolidating departmental procurement needs and aligning them to approved budgets;
• participating in market research to support cost estimates and procurement strategies;
• preparing and issuing procurement and tender documents through the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system;
• receiving, opening, and evaluating quotations, tenders, and proposals in compliance with procurement laws and regulations;
• drafting tender evaluation reports and procurement recommendations for review by relevant committees; and
• assisting in contract preparation, monitoring, and ensuring timely delivery of goods, works, and services.