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:
- 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;
- Supervising the implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes of the Office;
- Preparing and implementing the divisions annual work plan and procurement plans;
- Providing secretariat service to negotiations with suppliers and service providers;
- Drafting professional opinion and procurement briefs on supply chain mal e briers on charn “
- Drafting reports on mandatory compliances with all procurement statutory requirements, Government Circulars and presidential directives and policies issued by National Treasury and Authority;
- undertaking and analysing research (intelligence) on market trends to inform placing of orders or recommend appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
- Collecting, collating and analysing data from the internal and external stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations thereof;
- 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;
- Identifying training needs of the staff in the division;
- Undertaking market survey and research on supply chain activities to assist in the decision-making process.
- 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
- 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.
