Procurement Officer Job KRA

Job description

Procurement Jobs, Kenya Revenue Authority Jobs. Looking for a procurement job in Kenya? KRA is hiring a Procurement Officer skilled in tendering procedures, procurement planning, contract administration, and supplier prequalification.

Job Summary

• The jobholder will be responsible for Coordinating and executing all procurement operations in line with the KRASPS procurement policies, guidelines, best practice and the prevailing procurement law and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement procurement and disposal activities in line with the Scheme’s procurement policies, applicable laws, and best practices.
• Support the development and review of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare procurement documents including RFQs, RFPs, TORs, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate supplier prequalification processes and maintain an updated supplier database.
• Consolidate procurement requirements from departments and coordinate timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with approved budgets and achievement of value for money.
• Develop, maintain, and track supplier and service provider contracts in liaison with relevant stakeholders and management.
• Maintain proper procurement records, filing systems, and safe custody of tender and contract documents.
• Support evaluation committee processes and implementation of procurement decisions.
• Coordinate communication with suppliers on tenders, awards, regrets, and contract follow-up.
• Prepare the annual procurement plan in liaison with the Finance Department.
• Produce monthly inventory and asset tracking reports.
• Ensure office equipment and facilities are functional at all times by coordinating repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
• Attend procurement meetings, record proceedings, and communicate resolutions.
• Support business continuity, health and safety, disaster recovery, and emergency response initiatives.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar procurement or supply chain management role
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) professional body.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Good negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure.
• Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.
• Good ICT and procurement systems skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to visit KRA website at https://www.kra.go.ke/careers for full job descriptions and specifications and submit online applications by 10th August, 2026, 23:59hrs.

• It is a criminal offence to include incorrect information in the application and to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing, falsifying or misrepresentation of qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
• KRA Staff Pension Scheme is committed to affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. People with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are therefore encouraged to apply.
• KRA Staff Pension Scheme does not charge any application, processing, interviewing, or any other fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to present the following certificates/reports in line with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Valid clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Valid tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).