Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
The management and coordination of the supply chain serces in the county;
Developing the County Annual Procurement Plan and ensuring adherence to it;
Proding administrative guidelines on interpretation and implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and the supporting regulations;
Analyzing supply chain management policies, rules, regulations, structures and systems;
In liaison with other departments, prode guidelines on matters of procurement, contract design and implementation;
Preparing tender documents in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2015 and coordinating the tendering process;
Determining and proposing methods and strategies of handling the supply chain management function;
Initiating and developing supply chain management policies and performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing enronment and technology;
Ensuring high professional supply chain management standards;
Support departments and the Accounting Officers in full compliance and documentation of procurement proceedings. And
Any other duty assigned by the Chief Officer Finance and Economic planning and Head of Supply Chain.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must:
Be a Kenyan Citizen
Have served for at least Six (6) years in Supply Chain Management three (4) of which must be in public sector;
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or comparable qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Possession of a Masters Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or comparable qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Must Have Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management fromChartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supply Chain Management (KISM)
Have attended Senior Management course from Kenya School of Government or anyother institution recognized in Kenya;
Have understanding and knowledge of E- procurement;
Be a member of professional body (KISM) and possess current practicing license.
Demonstrate understanding of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 Resed edition 2022 and its regulations; and
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and integrity;