Chief Manager – Strategy & Planning at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible for the development of best practice strategies to enhance corporate purchasing and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulate and implement Supply Chain strategies for the Section.
• Develop and implement annual work plans and budget
• Oversee the development, formulation and review of procurement policies, procedures and processes.
• Implement procurement plans in line with the Public Procurement Legal Framework.
• Coordinate and review the consolidation of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) in line with statutory requirements as well as implementation for specific categories.
• Coordinate Procurement of Leases.
• Analyse procurement data to drive efficiency and improve supplier performance, cost control, and service quality ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate reporting requirements.
• Manage systems and processes within the department that tracks and reports efficiencies, data management and control to inform benefits realized by procurement activity.
• Develop SMEs and Special Interest Groups in collaboration with user departments, and implement a communication strategy to support the initiative.
• Coordinate market research and evaluate innovative products and services in partnership with end user departments and other interested groups.
• Oversee Supply Chain Management operations in all Regions
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiative in the Section. Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems and Risk Management programmes.
• Promote staff career development and performanace enhancement within the Section.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University is an added advantage.
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management CPSP-K (Part III) or CIPS-Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Valid Practicing license issued by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Cumulative service period of seven(7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in middle-level management or in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management function.

Key Competencies.

• Leadership skills.
• performance and results.
• A good understanding of the Public Procurement Policy and Legislative Framework
• Working knowledge of ERP.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external parties.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities.
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented.
• Capability to work under pressure.
• Uphold confidentiality and integrity values