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• Coordinating
  and preparing the institute procurement plans and budgets outlining key
  activities to be undertaken, the projected costs, funding sources as well
  as expected outputs.
• Developing
  and implementing a flexible and responsive procurement and supplies system
  for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining to date inventory
  of goods and services
• Conferring
  with vendors and suppliers to obtain product or service information such
  as price availability and delivery schedule. Also estimate value of goods
  and services by soliciting for multiple quotations from reliable and
  competitive suppliers
• Developing
  detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate
  procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance
  with both government and donor procedures and regulations
• Coordinating
  meetings of the procurement committee to consider bids/tender applications
  against approved technical specifications and with due regard to make
  price , cost and quality speed of delivery as well as economy of
  operations
• Participating
  in meetings to negotiate procurement contracts with suppliers and vendors
  and following Up to ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled
  with budgetary limitations and in accordance with the performance
  agreement
• Preparing
  purchase orders, obtain authorized signatures and forwarding procurement
  documents to the Finance Department for cheque processing.
• Also
  following up with suppliers and vendors to monitor and verify the delivery
  of approved supplies
• Coordinating
  the cost effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture
  and other salvage goods in accordance with approved policies and
  procedures for the disposal of public property.
• Liaising with
  the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit at NARO Secretariat on centrally
  managed procurements.
• Performing
  any other duties assigned to you by the Director and the designated
  supervisor

• The
  prospective employees should possess good university degree in either Procurement
  and Logistics Management, Business Administration (Procurement and
  Supplies Management option) with at least three years working experience
  in procurement or a good degree in Commerce or Social Sciences with at
  least four years working experience in a reputable organisation.
• Possession of
  at least Level V of professional qualification of a Chartered Institute of
  Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) a must.

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