National Defence University Senior Assistant Director Procurement And Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

National Defence University Senior Assistant Director Procurement And Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35 (1)(a)(i) and Section 24 (4) of the Universities Act, 2012
(Revised 2020), National Defence University-Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified
persons to be considered for appointment to the position of Senior Assistant Director Procurement
and Supply Chain Management.

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will entail and not be limited to:

Continuous analyses of the supply chain management structures and systems for efficient service delivery;

Determining and proposing strategies and methods for management of the supply chain;

Initiating and developing Supply Chain Management policies and performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to changing market environment and technology;

Development of strategic plans for Supply Chain Management Services;

Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2005 and other statutes, rules and regulations;

Development of the University’s annual procurement and asset disposal plans ensuring they align with the budget and strategic needs of the University; and

Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned by Management.

Qualification for Appointment

Applicants to this position must have/be:

Served in a comparable relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum of five (5) years;

Be a member of the relevant professional regulatory body;

Bachelor’s degree in procurement and supply chain management, business administration, commerce, logistics and supply or other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;

A master's degree in any of the following fields: purchasing and supply management, logistics, business administration, commerce, entrepreneurship, law,

or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

ICT proficiency is mandatory; and

Management training lasting at least four (4) weeks a recognised institution;

Core Competencies and Skills

The key competencies and skills include:

Communication skills;

Ability to exercise due diligence;

Understanding and being abreast on dynamics pertaining int goods and services market;

Strong sense of ethics, quality and value for money;

Ability to attend to details;

Analytical skills;

Professionalism;

Ability to prepare tender templates for the supply of services and goods; and

Ability to supervise a team and deliver under pressure to meet deadlines.

Applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:

National identity card;

Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;

Any other supporting documents and testimonials;

Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and

Recommendation from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately to the address provided below.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; National Defence University Senior Assistant Director Procurement And Supply Chain Management Jobs in Kenya

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