Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
NCPD 5
1 Post

Job Summary: 
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Corporate Affairs, an officer at this level shall be responsible for overall management of the Supply Chain department.

The officer will be required to assist in planning for all the supplies needs of the Council and formulating supplies policies and guidelines.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
• Maintaining database of approved sources of supply, and research into new and alternative sources;
• Advising management on all matters regarding value for money on all procurements
• Receiving all the tender applications and compiling them for the Tender Committee;
• Conducting market research and advising on market forces; and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Preparing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs); Cash/LPO procuring and proper storage;
• stock-taking and disposal of unserviceable and obsolete stores;
• Generating procurement reports; Scrutinizing all requisitions; identification of shortages and losses and making appropriate recommendations;

Job Requirements
The successful candidate shall be a Kenyan citizen with:

• Five (5) years of uninterrupted service with at least three (3) years relevant experience in supply chain management at a senior management level
• A Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management or
• A Masters degree in Economics/ Commerce /Business Administration or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution with a Postgraduate Diploma in Supplies Chain Management or equivalent Post Graduate diploma from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or its equivalent
• Computer Application skills.

Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable

Candidates shortlisted for interview must submit:

• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Clearance letter from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of Recognition and Equation from the Commission of University Education for those with foreign degrees
• Clearance from the Kenya Credit Bureau services

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Ag. Director
NCPWD
Waiyaki Way – Next to Kabete Barracks
P.O Box 66577 – 00800,
Nairobi

Or hand delivered at the NCPWD offices along Waiyaki Way, opposite ABC Place

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NCPWD is an equal opportunity employer thus persons with disabilities, women and people

from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.

All applications should be received on or before 8th August 2014 at 5pm