PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible to the Senior Principal Supply Chain Management Officer performing the Supply Chain Management function. The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Facilitating the research and formulation of Supply Chain Management strategies, guidelines, policies, procedures and manuals on implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Regulations and other Statutes;
2. Supervising the implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes of the Office;
3. Preparing and implementing the divisions annual work plan and procurement plans;
4. Providing secretariat service to negotiations with suppliers and service providers;
5. Drafting professional opinion and procurement briefs on supply chain mal e briers on charn “

6. Drafting reports on mandatory compliances with all procurement statutory requirements, Government Circulars and presidential directives and policies issued by National Treasury and Authority;
7. undertaking and analysing research (intelligence) on market trends to inform placing of orders or recommend appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
8. Collecting, collating and analysing data from the internal and external stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations thereof;
9. organizing, mobilizing and training of Special Groups suppliers on the Public Procurement laws to ensure better uptake of the procurement opportunities offered by the Office;
10. Identifying training needs of the staff in the division;
11. Undertaking market survey and research on supply chain activities to assist in the decision-making process.
12. Coordinating the uploading of tenders, expression of interest and any other relevant information to the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) or/and the ODPP’s website; and
13. Coordinating clarifications to bids, addendums and any amendments to tender documents.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) Served in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;

ii) Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and supply management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, purchasing and supplies management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;

iii) Member of a professional body of supply chain management officers’ i.e. Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or CIPS;

iv) Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management with a valid practicing license;

v) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

vi) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability, and Discipline in the service to people.

Note: Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.