Supply Chain Management Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a procurement strategy that
aligns with the Fund’s goals and objectives;
- Oversee the procurement processes and procedures to ensure
they are in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015
and other related laws and regulations;
- Oversee the entire supply chain process to ensure timely
delivery of goods and services;
- Manage the procurement budget and ensure expenditure is in
line with financial plans;
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct
negotiations, and establish supplier contacts;
- Review the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items
with a view to identifying areas of cost reduction and/or service
improvement;
- Coordinate and supervise the tendering and quotation process
including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services;
- Coordinate and manage inventory levels of materials ensuring
optimum stockholding and minimum obsolescence;
- Manage and process payments to all suppliers under contract
to ensure compliance and ability to partner with the Fund;
- Review evaluation, inspection acceptance, and disposal
reports;
- Prepare opinions on evaluation, inspection and acceptance,
and disposal reports and submit them to the Managing Trustee for final
decision; Prepare consolidated Annual Procurement Plan for the entire Fund;
- Prepare responses to tender appeals and submit to the Public
Procurement Administrative Review Board;
- Review procurement reports and ensure submission to the
relevant authorities; and
- Make proposals to the Managing Trustee for appointment of
evaluation, inspection & acceptance, and disposal committee;
- Implement quality control measures to ensure goods and
services meet the required standards;
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and
regulations;
- Identify and mitigate risks in the entire procurement process;
- Leverage procurement software and technology to improve
processes and improve efficiency;
- Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying
costs and stockouts; and
- Prepare reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and
key performance indicators for management.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement,
Commerce, Economics, Finance, or related field;
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement,
Commerce, Economics, Finance, or related field;
- Professional qualification in a related discipline will be an
added advantage;
- At least ten (10) years relevant cumulative relevant
cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a senior
management position;
- Membership to KISM and of good standing;
- Leadership course from a recognized institution or a
Certificate in Corporate Governance;
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized
institution; and;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
Competencies
- Integrity;
- Quality orientation;
- Process excellence;
- Strong business acumen;
- Interpersonal skills; and
- Strategic thinking.
How To Apply
Candidates interested in
the above positions must submit the following:
- Application letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3)
referees;
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
and National Identity Card.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to present originals of the documents listed above, along with
the following documents during the interviews:
- A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority;
- A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans
Board;
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations not more than one (1) year old;
- A current clearance from the Ethics and Integrity Commission
not more than one (1) year old;
- A current clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau.
Package Details:
A contract of
employment, with an attractive and competitive package, will be offered to
successful candidates. These positions are on a five (5)-year contract, subject
to renewal based on performance.
Application Process:
Interested
candidates should submit their applications, along with their Curriculum Vitae,
copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, by Friday, 1st December 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
The applications should be
emailed to managerrecruitment@nssfkenya.co.ke OR
sent via Posta OR hand-delivered in a marked envelope specifying the position
being applied for. Address your application to:
The Managing Trustee
National
Social Security Fund
NSSF
Building, Block A, 3rd Floor, Bishop Road
P
O Box 30599-00100
NAIROBI
