Procurement Officer

Kisii National Polytechnicroam-kepublished 10/22/2026
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Your tasks

Job specifications

  • The officer shall be responsible for providing leadership in procurement issues of the polytechnic including coordination of the procurement and disposal process, provision of secretariat services to asset and disposal committee and advising the Chief Principal on procurement matters in line with policies and procedures governing the polytechnic.

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

  • Coordinating and formulating the Polytechnic's procurement plan
  • Supervising inventory and stock control
  • Managing the processes of disposing of boarded stores and equipment
  • Planning of supply chain management activities
  • Coordinating warehousing, market surveys and research
  • Coordinating procurement processes
  • Preparing requisite management and statutory reports

Job specifications

  • The officer shall be responsible for providing leadership in procurement issues of the polytechnic including coordination of the procurement and disposal process, provision of secretariat services to asset and disposal committee and advising the Chief Principal on procurement matters in line with policies and procedures governing the polytechnic.

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

  • Coordinating and formulating the Polytechnic's procurement plan
  • Supervising inventory and stock control
  • Managing the processes of disposing of boarded stores and equipment
  • Planning of supply chain management activities
  • Coordinating warehousing, market surveys and research
  • Coordinating procurement processes
  • Preparing requisite management and statutory reports

Requirements

Requirements;

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;

  • Served in the grade of Procurement Officer (CSG 11) or in an equivalent position in the public service or private sector; with at least three (3) years' experience in a comparable institution or wider public service
  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be an active member of KISM and in good standing
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Requirements;

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have;

  • Served in the grade of Procurement Officer (CSG 11) or in an equivalent position in the public service or private sector; with at least three (3) years' experience in a comparable institution or wider public service
  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less three (3) weeks from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be an active member of KISM and in good standing
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results

What we offer

Renumeration

  • The polytechnic will offer a competitive renumeration and conditions of service as per its approved career guidelines. All other allowances and benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by the Governing Council from time to time

Renumeration

  • The polytechnic will offer a competitive renumeration and conditions of service as per its approved career guidelines. All other allowances and benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by the Governing Council from time to time

How to apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements, including those within the polytechnic, are required to submit their applications. Applications should include detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, copy of National ID card all enclosed in a plain sealed envelope addressed to the undersigned.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements, including those within the polytechnic, are required to submit their applications. Applications should include detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and names and contacts of three (3) referees. Applicants must also attach copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, copy of National ID card all enclosed in a plain sealed envelope addressed to the undersigned.