Deputy Director Supply Chain Management Officer

Requirements

• Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, with three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management or a comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies, Procurement, Commerce, or Business Administration (Supplies Management option)
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or Business Administration (Supplies Management option)
• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) or equivalent qualifications
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body
• Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, managerial, and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of the Agency’s supply chain management policies, manual, plans, regulations, and procedures
• Advising on all policy matters pertaining to supply chain management and ensuring compliance with established laws, regulations, and international guidelines
• Monitoring and evaluating the usage of procured goods and services
• Introducing modern inventory management techniques and benchmarks
• Evaluating the performance of suppliers and contractors
• Facilitating the payment of suppliers for goods and services rendered
• Coordinating procurement market research
• Facilitating the disposal of unserviceable and obsolete stores
• Coordinating the implementation of e-procurement strategies

Required Compliance Certificates

• Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

What We Offer

• The Deputy Director will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer
• The role entails providing high-level strategic support, executive leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the achievement of the Agency’s mandate under the guidance of the CEO