Procurement Officer

Doris Mollel Foundation (DMF) is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer or Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, tendering, contract management, and supplier performance across its programs. The opportunity is suitable for procurement professionals who can manage procurement activities while ensuring transparency, compliance, competitiveness, and value for money.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for procurement processes from sourcing through contract execution and supplier performance. Experience working with donor-funded programs, government institutions, NGOs, or organizations supported by multiple financiers will be an added advantage.

About the Role

The Procurement Officer will manage procurement activities across DMF programs and ensure that purchasing processes comply with applicable procurement requirements. The role requires strong knowledge of sourcing, tender management, contract administration, supplier management, and donor or institutional procurement rules.

The position is particularly suited to professionals with more than four years of experience and demonstrated leadership in procurement and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities across programs.

• Develop and manage procurement processes in line with applicable requirements.

  

• Coordinate and manage tendering processes.

• Evaluate procurement processes to support transparent and competitive purchasing.

  

• Manage supplier contracts and monitor supplier performance.

• Ensure suppliers meet agreed contractual requirements and standards.

  

• Apply donor and institutional procurement rules.

• Ensure value-for-money principles are applied throughout procurement activities.

• Support effective procurement planning and implementation.

• Manage procurement activities for programs and projects.

• Identify and manage procurement-related risks.

• Maintain appropriate procurement records and documentation.

• Support compliance with applicable procurement standards and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.

• Registration with the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB) as a CPSP or equivalent.

• More than 4 years of relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in procurement.

• Experience managing sourcing activities across programs.

• Experience managing tendering processes.

• Experience in contract management.

• Experience monitoring supplier performance.

• Knowledge of donor and institutional procurement rules.

• Understanding of value-for-money principles.

• Experience procuring for an NGO, government institution, or multi-financier organization is an added advantage.

Who Can Apply

This opportunity is suitable for qualified procurement professionals with substantial experience managing end-to-end procurement functions. Candidates who have worked with NGOs, government institutions, donor-funded programs, or organizations involving multiple financiers may have an advantage.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical experience in sourcing, tendering, contract management, and supplier performance rather than having only academic procurement qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the online application form:

Online Application Form

Alternatively, applicants may submit the relevant documents by email to [email protected].

Applications should be clearly marked:

“Expression of interest: Procurement.”

Required Documents

For individual applicants:

• CV/resume.

• Expected fees or compensation details.

For firms, companies, and agencies:

• Company profile.

• Proof of registration.

• Portfolio of relevant past projects with references.

• Indicative fee basis.

Applicants may apply for more than one area.

Final Thought

This opportunity is suitable for procurement professionals who have strong experience managing complete procurement cycles and working with suppliers and contractors. Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates their procurement leadership experience, PSPTB registration, contract management skills, and familiarity with donor or institutional procurement requirements.