Senior Procurement Assistant I Grade 8 at The Open University of Kenya

Duties And Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
• Assisting the Procurement Officer in day to day management of purchasing supplies functions;
• Filing of purchasing documents; 
• Assisting the Procurement Officer in disposal of obsolete materials; and 
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by their supervisors or Head of Section from time to time.

Requirements For Appointment

For appointment to this grade one MUST have:

• Bachelor of in Supplies Management or relevant degree in Business Administration, Economics, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• One (1) year experience in comparable position preferably in public service or University setting
• Computer training relevant to procurement function.
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or equivalent.
• Have knowledge of professional standards.
• Have knowledge of Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015.
•  Registered member of ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and in good standing
• ICT knowledge relevant to audit is a MUST.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing management and financial reporting.