Job Description
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER (ONE POSITION) JOB REF NO.
MIC/016/2023
Terms of Service-contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for
reappointment subject to acceptable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Assist in preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies;
ii. Reviewing, comparing, analysing, and approving products and services to be purchased;
iii. Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records;
iv. Assist in carrying out procurement and disposal activities in accordance with the Public
Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015, relevant laws and the Corporation’s Procurement
Manual and Policies;
v. Assist in preparing and implementing the Corporation’s Annual Procurement Plan;
vi. Maintaining and continually updating the list of registered suppliers;
vii. Assist in carrying out the receiving, opening and evaluation of Quotations, Bids, Tenders,
Proposals and Expressions of Interest;
viii. Reviewing and maintaining all records of purchased goods, works and services, including
costs, deliveries and inventories;
ix. Undertaking market surveys of items in the procurement plan to ensure value for money;
x. Ensuring maintenance of optimal stock levels and carrying out quarterly and annual stock
take;
xi. Ensuring strict compliance with the prevailing procurement laws in the acquisition of all
goods, works and services in the Corporation;
xii. Assist in preparing and submitting statutory reports to Public Procurement Regulatory
Authority (PPRA) and other relevant authorities;
xiii .Reviewing procurement needs of the organisation from time to time;
xiv. Any other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
from a recognized University;
iii. Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
iv. Have had experience for a period of not less than five (5) years;
v. Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
i. Leadership skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Team building
iv. Ability to work under pressure
v. Attention to detail
vi. Interpersonal skills
vii. Collaboration skills