Job Description
Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management
Job Title Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management
Grade COB 6
Corporation/Organization Office of the Controller of Budget
Department Supply Chain Management
Location / Work Station Headquarters
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Manager Supply Chain Management
Direct Reports Supply Chain Management Officer
Indirect Reports Clerical Officer
Job Purpose
This position will be responsible for procuring goods, services and works, inventory
management and asset disposal.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
(i) Developing, implementing and review of the OCOB’s supply-chain
management policies manual, plans, regulations and procedures;
(ii) Advising on all policy matters about supply chain management;
(iii) Facilitating compliance with established and internationally recognized
supply chain management procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines
in all procurement transactions;
(iv) Monitoring and evaluation of usage of procured goods and services;
(v) Introducing modern inventory management techniques and
benchmarks;
(vi) Evaluating the performance of suppliers and contractors;
(vii) Facilitating payment of suppliers of goods and services;
(viii) Coordinating procurement market research;
(ix) Coordinating disposal of stores and equipment;
(x) Facilitating disposal of unserviceable stores; and
(xi) Developing and implementing e-procurement strategies.
I. Financial Responsibility
Implementation of the budget for the department
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as per
office’s asset register.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
a) Technical
b) Analytical
c) Operational
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management
and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies
Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business
Administration (Supplies Management option), Marketing or equivalent
qualification from a recognised institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Membership in good standing of a relevant professional body.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served as Supply Chain Management Officer for a minimum period of four (4)
years or at least eight (8) years of experience in a relevant field.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
a) Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
b) Proficiency in computer applications;
c) Met the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
d) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.