Chief Manager (CM) - Supply Chain Management at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

• Execution of Sourcing Strategies in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 the job holder must be able to manage cross departmental teams and drive progress through the application of project management techniques as part of a highly visual and transparent approach.

Deliverables and Accountabilities:

• Develop and Formulate Procurement strategies in consultation with the Deputy Commissioner
• Implement continuous improvement in organisational policies processes and governance mechanisms.
• Ensure organisational sourcing contributes to public procurement policy goals
• Resolution of legal issues in collaboration with experts.
• Preparation of Bidding Documents and shaping requirements in consultation with the User Departments and market.
• Coordinate and supervise the tendering process to ensure it is fair and transparent.
• Briefing and Training evaluators in the use of e-tools.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Evaluation and Negotiation Committees.
• Ensure preparation of regular procurement reports on various procurement status/activities as and when requested.
• Manage and develop staff capacity including participating in recruitment, setting and review of performance targets, managing disciplinary issues and ensuring that the Sourcing section is adequately staffed in terms of skills and numbers.