The Procurement Unit provides strategic direction for the achievement of the overall objective of the procurement function in the Local Government Service.

The core functions of the Procurement Office include:

1. Plans and coordinates the activities of the Procurement Unit. 
2. Manages the development and implementation of the procurement plan.
3. Provides inputs for the preparation of the annual budget. 
4. Liaises with service providers and other stakeholders to undertake procurement activities. 
5. Ensures that the procurement activities are in harmony with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663)
6. Provides inputs for the preparation of the procurement plan for the entity;
7. Ensures effective management of tender processes;
8. Liaises with Service providers in the management of contracts;
9. Analyze data on service providers for procurement management;
10. Supervises the organization of contract negotiations;
11.  Collates data for the preparation of procurement plan
12. Initiates procurement processes in line with procurement plan and budget
13. Supervises the conduct of market survey
14. Drafts tender document and advertisements
15. Drafts contract notices to successful and unsuccessful tenderers 
16. Coordinates procurement processes
17. Collates data for the preparation of the annual budget
18. Collates data for the preparation of Annual and Periodic Reports
19. Manages database on service providers for procurement management
20. Manages stock levels to ensure availability for operational requirements 
21. Ensures that goods and services delivery are consistent with contractual Requirements 
22. Supervises the collection of data for procurement management 
23. Drafts notices and other related tender documentation in line with procurement plan and budget
24. Initiates procurement processes 
25. Supervises the collection of data for the preparation of the annual budget, annual and periodic reports. 
26. Collates and Prepares reports (evaluation, project etc.) for deliberations at meetings 
27. Supervises stores management and assets disposal 
28. Preparation and submission of Annual and Periodic Reports to the Public Procurement Authority  
29. Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff;
30. Appraises direct reports.
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