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