Procurement Officer at Oasis Healthcare

Procurement Officer at Oasis Healthcare – Oasis Healthcare Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Oasis Healthcare is recruiting a Procurement Officer for its Kakamega facility. This is a full-time position responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring medical supplies, goods, and services that keep hospital operations running smoothly. The role sits at the intersection of hospital administration and supplier management, ensuring that every purchase order supports uninterrupted patient care while maintaining cost discipline and regulatory compliance.

As a Procurement Officer at Oasis Healthcare, you will manage vendor relationships, oversee inventory levels, and coordinate with internal departments to forecast procurement needs. Oasis Healthcare operates a multi-tier referral system across several healthcare facilities, meaning your procurement decisions directly affect the availability of resources across the network. You will work closely with finance, stores, and clinical departments to balance quality, cost, and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and roll out procurement plans working alongside departmental heads to align purchasing with operational needs.
• Identify, assess, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing without compromising on product quality.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with approved budgets and internal procurement policies.
• Build and maintain a current database of pre-qualified suppliers across medical and general procurement categories.
• Organize and file all procurement documentation to meet audit and compliance standards.
• Track supplier performance and confirm timely delivery of ordered goods and services.
• Liaise with the finance team to verify invoices and process supplier payments correctly.
• Conduct periodic market analysis and price benchmarking to secure value for money in all purchases.
• Work with the stores team to manage stock levels and prevent both shortages and excess inventory.
• Join tendering committees and evaluation panels when required by the procurement process.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Current membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a procurement or supply chain role, with healthcare sector experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and manage supplier relationships over time.
• Demonstrated integrity and a solid understanding of procurement ethics and best practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with procurement management software systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchase cycles simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Kenyan procurement regulations and hospital supply chain requirements.

What to Expect

• You will work in a healthcare environment where your procurement decisions have a real impact on patient services and clinical operations.
• The role requires regular communication with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and finance teams across Oasis Healthcare’s facilities.
• Professional development opportunities exist through KISM membership and exposure to best-practice procurement processes in the healthcare sector.
• This Procurement Officer at Oasis Healthcare position in Kakamega is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

Method of Application

• Interested candidates are to email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including names and contacts of three references, to [email protected] on or before 15th July 2026.
• The email subject line MUST include the position title being applied, e.g., “PROCUREMENT OFFICER-KAKAMEGA.”
• Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.