Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Role Overview

The Senior Supply Chain Management Officer supports procurement operations by preparing tender materials, coordinating committee processes and contributing to bid evaluations and procurement reporting. The role also helps ensure that purchasing follows established procedures while stores are properly controlled, issued and disposed of when no longer serviceable or needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Officer with day-to-day procurement activities and implementation of procurement manuals.
• Prepare tender documents and contribute to the development of procurement specifications.
• Provide secretariat support for tender openings, technical evaluation committees and procurement committees.
• Take part in the technical and financial assessment of tenders.
• Compile periodic procurement reports and respond to queries from internal and external customers.
• Research and survey markets for goods and services to inform procurement decisions.
• Maintain the safe custody of stores and issue items to authorised users.
• Participate in quality management and performance contracting processes, and coordinate the disposal of obsolete, surplus or unserviceable stores and equipment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised and accredited institution in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option), or an equivalent qualification.
• At least six years of cumulative relevant work experience, including three years at Supply Chain Management Officer I level or in a comparable position.
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognised institution.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
• All applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials, letters of appointment as lecturer and other relevant supporting documents. Lack of evidence supporting University teaching experience will lead to disqualification.
• Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
• Those applying online should send their applications to [email protected]
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked for the position being applied for and delivered to:

The Principal,
Mama Ngina University College,
P.O Box 444-01030,
GATUNDU.

All applications should reach Mama Ngina University College on or before 28th October, 2026 not later than 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).