Job Title: Procurement Associate
Department: Procurement Department
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Basic Job Summary
To be responsible for providing effective operational support in the administration of the
procurement function in order to ensure that users get quality and timely services.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Place and follow up on allocated orders for local procurement in adherence with the
procurement policies and procedures;
• Undertake research into best practice contract management and adopt these
practices in the contract management process after approval;
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of the materials and products
ordered;
• Liaise with the other stakeholders to ensure timely inspection of goods delivered to
confirm quality and conformance to order specifications;
• Conduct contractual monitoring to provide assurance of service delivery in line with
strategy and contract agreements and report on compliance and delivery
performance;
• Process all orders from user units in the system and ensure all LPOs are generated and
issued on a timely manner
• C heck purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and clarity, and verify that product
and shipping information, costs, and delivery dates are correct before obtaining
authorisation to place an order.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or any other related field from a
recognised institution.
• A professional qualification in Supplies Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
• At least 1 year of experience in Procurement
Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex problems in a timely manner
• Ability to draft, write, and negotiate vendor contracts and agreements
• Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication
• Strong Planning and Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiating Skills
• High level of Integrity
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear
from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY)
quoting “Procurement Associate” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu
by 2nd September 2026.
Due to the large number of applications, we may receive, kindly note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does
NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment
process.
Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview
opportunity that requires payment of any money.