Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail;
- Coordinate development and
monitoring the implementation of the procurement and asset disposal plans
in line with the approved budgets
- Coordinate design, development
and maintenance of sound procurement controls and systems.
- Coordinate market research to keep
abreast of the market developments.
- Maintain and update the lists of
registered/prequalified suppliers
- Preparation and circulation of
tender documents.
- Co-ordinate the opening and
evaluation of tenders
- Prepare and submit profession
opinion to guide the Director General on award decisions for tenders.
- Act as Secretary in various
procurement committees.
- Notify bidders of the outcomes of
the tenders submitted to KRB.
- Participate in contract
negotiations with suppliers.
- Supervise the preparation of
purchase orders
- Monitor the implementation of
contracts.
- Coordinate process of disposal of
obsolete, unserviceable and idle assets.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:-
- At
least eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three
(3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent
- qualification
from a recognized institution;
- Be
Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
- Proficiency
in computer applications
- Attended
a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
- Demonstrated
results in work performance; and
- Fulfilled
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key competencies and
skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Strategic and innovative thinking
- Negotiation skill
How to Apply
Applications shall be
accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, or other
supporting documents. The application should also indicate the names and
contact of three referees. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany
online applications. All applications should be submitted online through the
Recruitment Portal in the KRB website – www.krb.go.ke/career not later than 5:00pm
on 7th March 2023.
Note: The candidates who will be
successful shall be required to present the following
clearance certificates:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission and Criminal Investigation Department
(Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Credit
Reference Bureau.
Persons with disability
are encouraged to apply.
