Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management– REF: NTSA/11/2026/10 at National Transport and Safety Authority

Description

• The office holder will be responsible for assisting the Authority to achieve its strategic goals through implementation of efficient and effective systems of acquisition of goods, works and services, as well as disposal of assets.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing internal supply chain management policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures;
• Monitoring contract management by the user department to ensure implementation of the contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Developing and implementing the procurement and disposal plans;
• Maintaining and safeguarding procurement and disposal documents and records in accordance with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act, 2015;
• Procuring goods, services and works and dispose assets in accordance with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act, 2015;
• Identifying, selecting and prequalifying the performance of suppliers of goods, equipment, works and services;
• Implementing supply chain management contracts in the Authority;
• Coordinating the      development of        terms of        contracts       and tenders   for procurement of equipment, materials, services, works and asset disposal;
• Liaising with the legal function in contract drafting and supplier management;
• Managing vendor relations by ensuring timely payment for services rendered as per the respective supply agreements;
• Maintaining an inventory of procured equipment, services, vehicles and any other related machinery, goods and works;
• Implementing modern inventory management techniques and approaches;
• Coordinating market surveys to ascertain value for money for all procurement of goods, services and works; and
• Spearheading sourcing of external suppliers and service providers.

Requirements

• At least twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory or management level in a large organization or in a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Procurement & Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management/Procurement Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Procurement & Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management/Procurement Option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• A Valid Practicing License from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Attended a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications: and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.