Principal Supply Chain Management OfficerNew!

• Identify demand and plan procurement of items required by user directorates and divisions.
• Implement procurement plans and process purchase requisitions.
• Review preparation of technical specifications and qualifications.
• Participate in sourcing, supplier evaluation, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting.
• Develop procurement and proposal plans and budgets.
• Participate in board of survey exercises.
• Prepare tender advertisement notices and bid awards.
• Write notification letters after tender evaluation.
• Prepare and sign procurement professional opinions.
• Conduct inspection and verification of items received with the inspection and acceptance committee.
• Verify payment documents for goods, works and services delivered.
• Update contract details in government portals and on the FRC website.
• Prepare board papers on procurement activities and respond to issues raised at board level.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Officer or comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Logistics or a relevant qualification.
• Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body in good standing.
• A valid practising licence.
• Management Course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated merit in work performance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
• Tender evaluation and contract management.
• Supplier negotiation and market analysis.
• Attention to detail in payment and inspection documentation.