Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Remuneration: As per KRA Staff Pension Scheme structure
Job Highlights
The Procurement Officer reports to Chief Executive Officer, KRA Staff Pension Scheme.
Job Summary
The jobholder will be responsible for Coordinating and executing all procurement operations in line with the KRASPS procurement policies, guidelines, best practice and the prevailing procurement law and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement procurement and disposal activities in line with the Scheme’s procurement policies, applicable laws, and best practices.
- Support the development and review of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare procurement documents including RFQs, RFPs, TORs, specifications, and purchase orders.
- Coordinate supplier prequalification processes and maintain an updated supplier database.
- Consolidate procurement requirements from departments and coordinate timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved budgets and achievement of value for money.
- Develop, maintain, and track supplier and service provider contracts in liaison with relevant stakeholders and management.
- Maintain proper procurement records, filing systems, and safe custody of tender and contract documents.
- Support evaluation committee processes and implementation of procurement decisions.
- Coordinate communication with suppliers on tenders, awards, regrets, and contract follow-up.
- Prepare the annual procurement plan in liaison with the Finance Department.
- Produce monthly inventory and asset tracking reports.
- Ensure office equipment and facilities are functional at all times by coordinating repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
- Attend procurement meetings, record proceedings, and communicate resolutions.
- Support business continuity, health and safety, disaster recovery, and emergency response initiatives.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar procurement or supply chain management role
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) professional body.
Key Competencies
- Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Business acumen and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure.
- Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.
- Good ICT and procurement systems skills.
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
