Deputy Supply Chain Officer At The Kiambu National Polytechnic

Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in- Procurement/Supply Chain Management/ Stores Management from a recognized institution;
Registered with a professional body (KISM) and in good standing.
Good understanding of Public Procurement and Assets (PPAD) Act 2015, PPAD Regulations 2020 and all Procurement laws and regulations.
At least three years relevant working experience in the same field.
Experience in using ERP systems
Proficiency in computer applications.
Good supervisory, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Report writing and Time Management Skills.

Duties and responsibilities:
Deputizing for Supply Chain Officer.
Assisting in Preparation of the annual and termly budget for section.
Carrying out market surveys and research in inventory and stock control in accordance with the laid down regulations and procedures;
Ensuring compliance with the relevant procurement laws and regulations in order to reduce exposure to risks associated with noncompliance
Assist in Formulation of policies that are relevant to Supply Chain Function as per government regulations
Assisting in drawing up of departmental processes and procedures as per the Quality Management System
Coordination of receiving and issuing of stores and equipment
Coordinating and supervising of stock taking and reporting to the Supply Chain Officer
Recommend disposal of idle stores and equipment as per government regulations and procedures
Detection and prevention of losses and wastage of stores and equipment through proper distribution and management.
Reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records;
Updating of the supplier master file in the ERP system with the qualified suppliers are to enhance ease in the procurement of goods, works and services
Ensure safe storage of stores and equipment
Any other relevant duty assigned