The Procurement assistant shall provide procurement support in all IDI procurement functions including both local and international purchases, covering a range of requirements from medical drugs, laboratory equipment and supplies, office supplies; IT related requirements, renovations, and service agreements among others.

Key Responsibilities
• Receive complete and approved requisitions from buying units.
• Preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors
Receiving quotations and responses to RFPs following the Institute’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.
• In Liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Maintain a safe and systematic storage of procurement documents and other relevant items.
Maintain and keep track of the contracts register and flag those expiring to trigger the renewal or contracting process.
• Carry out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.

Academic Qualification
• Bachelors Degree in; Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional Qualification atleast level 4 CIPS

Specific Experience
• • A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization

Person Specification
• A University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Enrollment for the professional qualification in a relevant supply chain management course with significant progress in the course eg CIPS shall be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
• Should have good interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment