Elgeyo Marakwet County covers a total area of 3029.9 km2. It borders West Pokot County to the North, Baringo County to the East, Trans Nzoia County to the Northwest and Uasin Gishu County to the West. The county is divided into three topographic zones namely: The Highlands, Kerio Valley and The Escarpment: all of them separated by the conspicuous Elgeyo Escarpment. The Highlands constitutes 49 percent of the countys area and is densely populated due to its endowment with fertile soils and reliable rainfall.The Escarpment and the Kerio Valley make up 11percent and 40 percent respectively. There is a marked variation in amount of rainfall in the three zones; The Highlands receive between 1200mm and 1500mm per annum while The Escarpment and the Kerio Valley receives rainfall ranging between 1000mm to 1400mm per annum. In altitude, the Highland plateau rises from an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level on the Metkei Ridges in the South to 3350 metres above sea level on the Cherangany Hills to the North Job Description Salary Scale: Ksh27,900 x 1,110 – 29,010 x 1,170 – 30,180x 1,200 – 31,380 x 1,220 – 32,600 x 1,300 – 33,900 x 1,350 – 35,250 x 1,430 – 36,680 p.m. Duties and Responsibilities: - Procurement of goods, works and services in adherence to the provisions of the law; opening and evaluation of tenders; conducting market surveys for common user items; processing LPOS, drafting contract documents; receiving and inspection of goods; warehousing, distribution and stock control; the officer will assist in the preparation of annual procurement plans and Supply Chain Management reports and proper management of procurement records. Requirements & Qualifications     For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean. grade C- (minus) with a minimum of C- in -Mathematics. and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;  Diploma in (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;  Certificate in computer application packages and skills from a recognized institution.