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Description;

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a state Agency under treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross border trade, Establish, manage and implement the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS). The overall objective of the National Electronic Single Window System Project is to facilitate international trade by reducing delays and lowering costs associated with clearance of goods at the Kenyan borders while maintaining the requisite controls and collection of levies, fees duties and taxes, where applicable on imports or exports.

Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain Management
Duration: Six (6) months (renewable once)

Purpose for the Job

To provide support in sourcing and procuring goods and services for the Agency in a timely and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance to the laid down procurement law, policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

Receive and Issue goods;
Update the stores records both manually and on the ERP;
Participate in quotation opening;
Provide secretariat services to evaluation committees;
Secretary to Inspection and Acceptance Committees for all procurements below Kshs. 500,000.00;
Consolidate items for disposal as forwarded from user departments;
Carry out periodic stock taking;
Ensure that procurement documents are properly filed, and records kept as required;
Forward supplier Invoices to Finance Department for payment, and follow up of the same;
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies from a reputable institution; or a bachelor’s degree in any other relevant field with a diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a reputable institution;
Must be a registered member of KISM;
Certificate in Computer Applications/ Proof of proficiency in computer applications;
At least one (1) year experience in procurement in a public-sector organization will be an added advantage;
Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution;