Kenya National Library Service Chief Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya National Library Service Chief Supply Chain Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Chief Supply Chain Officer will report to the Director/CEO. The officer will provide strategic leadership, direction and manage the operations of the Supply Chain Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Formulate and implement Supply Chain policies, regulations and procedure in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and Regulations 2020

Provide professional Advisory services on supply chain management.

Coordinate preparation and implementation of annual procurement and disposal plans in compliance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and Regulations 2020.

Prepare, implement and monitor contracts and vendor performance

Oversee pre-qualification of suppliers, preparation of required tender notices and advertisements

Coordinate the evaluation of tender documents and presentation to the relevant committee for adjudication

Monitor Contracts and Vendor performance

Secretary to Tender opening, Disposal and Evaluation Committees

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.

Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure value for money is achieved in each functional process

Manage all procurement documentation repository (Paper and electronic), supplier
information and all other procurement related documentation as per policy

Enforce compliance of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (PPADA, 2015)
and related regulations.

Develop and implement best practices in procurement and contract management processes in order to offer excellent customer service to users.

Drive team performance management to achieve divisional goals though development of
KPI's and performance measurement and tracking

Coordinate periodic market surveys and continuous registration of suppliers

Build expertise in category management and overseeing the management of projects and
contracts in partnership with user departments

Oversee the preparation and Submitting quarterly reports to Government Agencies

Lead in the reporting and tracking of all contract management activities across the
company

Liaise with the finance

department to reconcile supplies accounts

Dispose off boarded stores and equipment

Prepare procurement plans

Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing and supply management, procurement, logistics and supply chain management, Business Administration (Supplies management option) or Commerce (Supplies
management option)

Master's Degree in Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution

A minimum of seven (7) years' relevant professional experience, four (4) years of which should be at a Senior position in a large organization

Membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies Management (CIPSM) in good standing

Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)

Attended Senior Management Course (SMC) in a recognized institution (at least 4 weeks)

Strategic Leadership and Development Programme (SLDP) Course (at least 6 weeks) is an added advantage

Proven literacy in ICT applications especially on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance

Core Competencies

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good analytical skills

Ability to interpret policy, procedure and data

Good interpersonal skills

Good negotiation skills

Creativity and innovation

Supervisory skills

Guidance and counselling skills

How to Apply

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