Procurement & Administration Assistant job at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Vacancy title:
Procurement & Administration Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Deadline of this Job:
14 December 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are looking for a skilled Procurement & Administration Assistant to provide support to the Procurement, Administration and Logistics Department in providing efficient and effective end-to-end procurement and admin services. Reporting to the Procurement, Logistics & Administration Coordinator, the Procurement & Administration Assistant will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products and services, negotiating contracts and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of procurement policy and procedures.
• Manage procurement processes at the Support Office Nairobi and oversee schools’ procurement processes.
• Assist with procurement and admin tasks towards purchases of equipment, services and supplies.
• Assisting with disposal process and invitations to tender, pre-qualification documents and invitations for expressions of interest.
• Co-ordinate the receiving and opening of tender documents, evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Support in procurement of equipment, materials, suppliers, capital goods and services within organizational purchase requirements.
• Participate in establishment and negotiation of contract terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Assist with renewals of official licenses and certificates for organization.
• Maintain procurement records and update suppliers’ list accordingly.
• Creating and maintaining proper inventory records.
• Maintain good business relations with suppliers and contractors.

The requirements
To be the successful candidate, you should have:
• A relevant Bachelors Degree and knowledge of procurement standards, laws and regulations.
• License or practicing certificate from relevant professional authority would be an advantage.
• 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Adequate understanding of (and experience in) procurement and supplies
• Good planning, financial and budgeting skills
• Well-rounded in managing supplier contracts; Ability to manage and negotiate with suppliers/vendors
• Proactive with ability to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
Closing: 14 December, 2022


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14 December 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 01-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 01-12-2066
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