The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer leads procurement and supply chain compliance, requiring a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Procurement/Commerce/Business (Supplies option), a 4+ week management certificate, and 9+ years experience (3+ at Senior level). Full-time role in Nairobi.
Responsibilities
Monitoring
the implementation of supply chain management policies, guidelines and
procedures;
Carrying
out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores usage;
Assessing
the performance of suppliers and contractors;
Inventory
and stock control;
Preparing
board of survey meetings for disposal of stores;
Opening,
evaluation and recommending awarding of tenders;
Following
up payment of suppliers of goods and services;
Coordinating
disposal of stores and equipment; and
Conducting
procurement market research.
Requirements
Cumulative
period of nine (9) years’ cumulative relevant work experience three (3) of
which should have been in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
or comparable position
Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management and
Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies
Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) Business
Administration (Supplies Management option), or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
Certificate
in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
Membership
to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
Proficiency
in computer applications; and
Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
