Job Summary
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for procurement of goods and services for the Corporation in accordance with the relevant laws, manage physical facilities and outsourced services.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: –
Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline;
Postgraduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management.
At least four (4) years’ work experience in procurement.

Responsibilities
Formulation, review, and implementation of procurement policies and procedures;
Participating in the prequalification of suppliers;
Reviewing LPOs prior to dispatch;
Sourcing goods and services through tenders or any other approved method;
Maintaining of suppliers list and other relevant records as per established policies and procedures;
Participating in planning and forecasting supplies requirements;
Preparing accurate and timely reports
Ensuring effective and efficient stationery stock control;
Posting of stationery issues and receipts into the ledger;
Suppliers evaluation in relation to delivery lead times;
Overseeing the deliveries of all procured goods and services;
Ensuring timely distribution of supplies as per requisitions received from users;
Addressing problems related to undelivered LPOs and services and escalating complex issues to the supervisor;
Act as the Secretary to the Tender Evaluation Committee;
Drafting letters of offer/contracts Implementing awards;
Preparing tender documents for long term supply contracts;
Handling suppliers and other stakeholders inquiries;
Managing relationship with, and performance of contracted service providers of the corporation;
Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Method of Application
If you fulfil the above requirements, please send your application to the undersigned including a cover letter, CV, ID, testimonials, a day time telephone number, email address and three referees. Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the Corporations Head Office Reception, County Mansionette Building 1st floor upon signing a delivery at that office.
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
MERU COUNTY MICROFINANCE CORPORATION,
P.O BOX 2564-60200,
MERU.
Meru County Microfinance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should seek clearance from
Credit Reference Bureau
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign Universities