Procurement Officer - 2 Posts at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

Job Purpose:

As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the achievement department and organization objectives through execution of procurement strategies, policies, and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all procurement records management including bid documents, communication to suppliers, evaluation minutes, professional opinions, contracts and guarantees where applicable.
• Assist in developing and operationalizing supplier and departmental rating survey to improve goods and services procured/service
• Work with users to ensure effective dialogue and feedback mechanism and constant review of specifications for goods, services and works to maintain recommended standard.
• Assist in implementations of survey feedback
• Compliance to service charter and other internal policies and
• Responsible for compliance to the laws and global procurement best practice
• Observe anti-corruption and fraud mitigation strategies as guided by AFC.
• Observe and maintain procurement risk matrix, mitigation measures and monitoring as guided by AFC.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor and in line with organizational mandate.

Person Specifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

Education and professional requirement:

• First Degree in Economics, Supply chain management, procurement, law, Business administration, Finance or equivalent.
• A master’s degree in the above field will be added advantage.
• A full KISM member or student member with ongoing professional Procurement qualification ladder.

Experience:

• A minimum of Three (3) years of practical experience in procurement, logistics and supply chain management.

Analytical Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data sets, market trends, and industry developments.
• Awareness of local Taxation laws as provided by various acts of parliament.
• Highly innovative individual to come up with better ways to achieve objectives.

Communication skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborative: A team player with the ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.