Job Description
MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT JOB GROUP 3. ONE (1) POST
Terms of Employment – Permanent & Pensionable.
Duties and responsibilities
• Oversee development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, and
manuals that safeguard integrity of the procurement processes
• Oversee the procurement and asset disposal processes in line with the Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act 2015, and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations
(PPADR), 2020, and other relevant laws
• Propose the membership of relevant committees under the Act to the Managing director for
consideration and appointment
• Monitor contract management and report any significant departures from the contract terms
and conditions to the Managing Director;
• Coordinate secretariat services to the evaluation, inspection & acceptance, and disposal
• Provide professional advice to the Managing Director on procurement and asset disposal
matters for decision making
• Spearhead the compliance with all procurement statutory requirements and Government
Circulars
• Review periodic reports on matters relating to procurement and asset disposal, recommend
for approval by the Managing Director and submission to the National Treasury, PPRA, Ethics
and Anti- Corruption Commission in line with the Act and regulations;
• Spearhead the development, recommend for approval and oversee the implementation of
the Company‘s annual procurement plan, budgets & disposal plan.
• Oversee implementation and effective use of e-procurement system and inventory & asset
management system for the purpose of control and managing inventory, stores and assets.
• Oversee the research on market trends to inform the placing of orders or recommend
appropriately awards of all procurement matters;
• Monitor supplier’s performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the Company’s suppliers and
service providers;
• Manage all stakeholders by providing advice and responding to all procurement related
matters promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate external auditing (by Government and donors) and evaluation of Supply Chain
Management processes and procedures;
• Oversee development and implementation of departmental risk management framework
• Develop and supervise implementation of the departmental annual work plan & budgets and
evaluate performance to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and present management papers for the relevant Board Committee meetings.
• Issue certificates to contractors confirming delivery and acceptance of goods, works and
services, where the contract is not complex and specialized;
• In liaison with the HR function, provide holistic leadership to staff in the department,
including performance management, discipline, wellness and mentorship/coaching to
safeguard departmental productivity, cohesion and staff motivation.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time
Requirements for appointment
i. Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related disciplines from a recognized
institution or Any other business-related degree with a Diploma from Chattered
Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS)
iii. Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage
iv. Certified Procurement &a Supply Professional (CPSP-K) or equivalent certification from
recognized institution
v. Registered member of KISM with a valid practicing License
vi. At least six (6) years of similar experience in utility or service industry, three (3) of
which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work
environment
Personal Qualities, skills & competencies in addition to the above requirements.
Excellent understanding of procurement principles Proficient in MS Office
Good communication, interpersonal, Negotiation and coordination skills
In-depth understanding of the various procurement Acts
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team
Environment, in a high-pressure on-call environment with changing priorities.
High levels of integrity and ethical conduct.