Objective
To provide expertise and services in procurement and supply to the Authority.
The Unit will perform the following activities:-
- Advise Chief Government Chemist on all matters related to Procurement Services in compliance with Public Procurement Act┬À
- Procure, maintain and manage supplies and services to support operations of GCLA;
- Coordinate the process for requisition of all supplies needed for GCLA operations including laboratory equipment and instruments; reagents, office supplies and services;
- Develop, review and implement corporate annual procurement plan;
- Maintain and update inventory of assets and supplies;
- Perform secretariat duties of the Tender Board; Carry out post award activities of establishing legality of renderers and contractors;
- Prepare periodic reports including General Procurement Notice and Tender award notice;
- Carry out procurement process according to governing policies, guidelines and procedures;
- Oversee compliance to the procurement contracts legal requirements;
- Prepare, implement and update Planning Standard Operating Procedures; and
- Oversee contracts execution and management.
The Unit will be led by a Head.