Utalii College Chief Supplies Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry.

The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.

Job Responsibilities

Planning and reviewing the College annual procurement and disposal of assets for the purpose of monitoring and maintaining procurement records

Leading negotiations for major purchases and contracts to ensure the institution achieves value for money spent during procurement

Initiating market surveys in order to compare quality and prices of various items, thereby ensuring the prices quoted by contractors is reasonable

Monitoring the disposal process done by the supply chain division, to ensure adherence to the procurement laws.

Advising the Accounting Officer in matters relating to supply chain approvals when need arises

Monitoring the supply chain performance through the Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure adherence to the public procurement and assets disposal regulations

Initiating and facilitating procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of quality goods, works and services for the smooth running of the operations of the institution

Writing professional opinions on a daily basis in line with the Technical Evaluation Committee Reports to advise the Accounting Officer

Approving Local Purchase Orders for daily supplies in the College and Hotel, while ensuring stock levels are maintained in the stores for operations continuity

Acting as the secretary to the Technical Evaluation Committee for the purpose of advising on matters relating to procurement.

Controlling purchases of goods and services to ensure they are within the procurement plans and financial budgets

Implementing cost effective stock holding levels to spearhead cost reduction in procurement initiatives in all departments in the institution

Providing leadership to

ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the supply chain division

Advising user departments on possible cost cutting measures to prevent over expenditure on inventory

Requirements

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent

Experience of not less than six (6) years, two (2) of which must be at senior management positions

Attended a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

A professional qualification in supply chain management

A member of Kenya Institute of Suppliers Management (KISM)

Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Demonstrated results in work performance

How to Apply

Applicants must comply with the following and provide clearance certificates from:

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax Compliance

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their application to recruitment@utalii.ac.ke which should comprise:

One-page Statement on how you meet the requirements of the post

Curriculum Vitae In addition, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and clearance certificates should be sent under confidential cover and with the envelope clearly marked as per the position applied for: KUC/(position)/2018 not later than 31st July, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to:

Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Utalii College
P. O. Box 31052-00600
NAIROBI

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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