Supply Chain Manager Job in Kenya School of Government

Supply Chain Manager

Job Purpose:


The incumbent will provide leadership and management of the procurement section. This role will oversee the full supply chain cycle and procurement requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develops and implements short and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality and service while meeting the School’s goals and objectives
  • Measure the effectiveness of procurement operations, including the School’s satisfaction, and propose methods for continuous improvement
  • Align the procurement function to support the School business operations
  • Anticipates the Schools needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and developments
  • Design and implement best practice supply chain management processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Public Procurement Act and Disposal Act 2005.
  • Review, Develop and implement Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001:2008 for the procurement function
  • Manage supplier relationship for mutual benefit of the School and the suppliers
  • Manage supplier relationship for mutual benefit of the School and Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA)
  • Develop and implement effective stores management system
  • Managing tender process as per regulations
  • Being Secretary to the tender committee
  • Any other job assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Must be a holder of an MBA/MSc (Procurement)
  • Must be a member of KISM
  • Over eight years experience 3 of which must be in a senior position.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Possess strong leadership and negotiation skills

The positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned before or on 14th June 2013 by 5.00pm:

The Director KSG - Nairobi,
Kenya School of Government
P.O Box 23030 - 00604,
Lower Kabete

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.