Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

• Interpret and implement public procurement policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and Regulations
• Process tenders for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures
• Approve orders and requisitions
• Liaise with legal and user departments in drawing up and managing procurement contracts
• Develop procurement plans in liaison with users and facilitate their execution
• Oversee the implementation of e-procurement strategies
• Provide secretariat services to the Procurement Committees
• Coordinate the disposal of unserviceable stores as per established regulations
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement systems for safe custody of the Council’s assets and maintain an assets’ register as per the Procurement and Assets Disposal Act

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, or Commerce/Business Administration (Purchasing and Supplies option) or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Procurement and Logistics, or Commerce/Business Administration (Purchasing and Supplies option) or equivalent
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or any other relevant professional body
• Practicing license from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Strong knowledge of public procurement law and practice
• Contract and asset management skills