Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years of cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
  
• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor's degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) of good standing;
  
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
  
• Proficiency in computer application;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years of cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
  
• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor's degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management/Logistics and Procurement Management from a recognized institution;
  
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) of good standing;
  
• Demonstrated merit in work performance;
  
• Proficiency in computer application;
  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution only for the successful applicants.
  

• Implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures;
  
• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans;
  
• Providing secretariat services to committees incidental to the procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
  
• Ensuring procured goods, services, and works are as per specifications;
  
• Raising purchase orders for goods works and services and forwarding for approval;
  
• Initiating payment processing for goods, works, and services rendered and following up to ensure payment;
  
• Carrying out market surveys to inform procurement decisions;
  
• Preparing contract documents and contract modifications;
  
• Maintaining, safeguarding, and archiving procurement documents and records;
  
• Maintaining and updating the pre-qualified suppliers list and contract management register;
  
• Coordinating suppliers’ performance appraisals.