Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Served in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and supply management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, purchasing and supplies management or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
Member of a professional body of supply chain management officers’ i.e. Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or CIPS; iv) Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management with a valid practicing license;
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
Note: Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

 Duties & Responsibilities
The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer will be responsible to the Senior Principal Supply Chain Management Officer performing the Supply Chain Management function. The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

Facilitating the research and formulation of Supply Chain Management strategies, guidelines, policies, procedures and manuals on implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Regulations and other Statutes;
Supervising the implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes of the Office;
Preparing and implementing the divisions annual work plan and procurement plans;
Providing secretariat service to negotiations with suppliers and service providers;
Drafting professional opinion and procurement briefs on supply chain matters;
Drafting reports on mandatory compliances with all procurement statutory requirements, Government Circulars and presidential directives and policies issued by National Treasury and Authority;
Undertaking and analysing research (intelligence) on market trends to inform placing of orders or recommend appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
Collecting, collating and analysing data from the internal and external stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations thereof;
Organizing, mobilizing and training of Special Groups suppliers on the Public Procurement laws to ensure better uptake of the procurement opportunities offered by the Office;
Identifying training needs of the staff in the division;
Undertaking market survey and research on supply chain activities to assist in decision making process;
Reviewing contract documents for goods, works and services;
Coordinating the uploading of tenders, expression of interest and any other relevant information to the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) or/and the ODPP’s website; and
Coordinating clarifications to bids, addendums and any amendments to tender documents.