Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management Officer - Grade KRC 3C at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re)

Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain
Job purpose

The job holder is responsible for processing requests for quotations and tenders, evaluation of tenders and production of LPO’s/LSO’s and processing of payments.

Primary responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans as per the laid down laws.
• Assist in developing the departmental ’s work plan and budget and ensure adherence to set limits and targets.
• Providing secretariat to committee’s incidental to procurement of good and services and disposal of assets.
• Prepare tender documents as well as evaluations criteria with reference to the pre-qualification list.
• Liaising with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts.
• Prepare requisitions for quotations or tenders to prequalified suppliers or the public.
• Conducting supplier evaluation and rating.
• Coordinating preparation of periodic and statutory procurement reports.
• Overseeing periodic and annual stocktaking exercises.
• Coordinating disposal of assets activities.
• Supervise cash purchases /store management/ inspection and issues of goods.
• Ensuring delivery of the right quality and quantity of goods, works and services.
• Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations.
• Carry out designated checks on quality and security aspects of procurement.
• Maintain an organized filing and documentation system that ensures all procurement documents are well filed and in safe custody.
• Ensure that documents are duly authorized before any procurement transaction commences.

Requirement/Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -; Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Business Administration (specializing in Supply Chain Management).
• Have a Diploma in supplies management.
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) in good standing.
• Fully Certified Procurement and Supply Chain Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)
• Proficiency in computer applications; and.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.