Job Description
ADVERT NO. NG-CDFB/011/2022: PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER - NG-CDF SCALE 4 (1 post)
a) Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Supplies Management, or a Procurement related field, or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s Degree in a relevant field;
iii. Diploma in Supplies or Stores Management or a procurement related field;
iv. At least eight (8) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should be in a relevant field at
supervisory management level;
v. Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vi. Membership certificate to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
vii. Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance
and results;
viii. Proficiency in computer applications; and
ix. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The Principal Supply Chain Officer will report to the Manager, Supply Chain and will be responsible
for the following:
i. Prepare and process quotations, LPOs and LSOs for approval to facilitate approved purchase
requisitions;
ii. Receive, issue and maintain store inventory;
iii. Forward invoices to accounts department for payments;
iv. Handle cash (low value) procurements;
v. Secretary to ad hoc committees on procurement;
vi. Handle sale of tender documents and follow up on tender advertisements;
vii. Coordinate evaluation of quotations and follow up on delivery of orders with suppliers;
viii. Compile a list of stores due for disposal;
ix. Prepare reports on recommendation for award of Tenders by evaluation committees for approval by
the Chief Executive Officer ;
x. Maintain procurement records;
xi. Prepare procurement plans for the department and assist in the preparation of the consolidated
procurement plan for the NG-CDF Board Headquarters; and
xii. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Manager, Supply Chain.