Supply Chain Assistant at Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC)

Job Description 

SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANT – SALARY SCALE 6 – JOB REF: HR/SCA/12/2017

Reporting to the Procurement Officer, the successful candidate shall administrative assistance to effectiveness of the KNTC Procurement process in line with the existing internal policies and that the policies in adaptable to the changing business environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and implementation of integrated and supportable Procurement plan, strategies and procedures.
• Participate in sourcing suppliers, procurement, quality assurance, financial, logistics & warehouse management activities
• Consolidate and compile procurement requirements from user departments, draft tender documents and create, update and maintain vendor database.
• Participate in sourcing suppliers, procurement, quality assurance, logistical and warehousing management activities
• Participate in continuous improvement and development of the Supply Solutions product
• Create appropriate relationships with representatives of customers, suppliers and other relevant external bodies
• Consolidate, compile and evaluate procurement requirements from client departments
• Undertake competitive acquisition of goods and services
• Build effective and structured relationships with internal and external customers.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management
• Member to KISM

Working Experience

• At least two (2) years experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Competencies and Skills

• IT proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations of Kenya Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills