Chief Manager - Strategy & Planning (Supply Chain Management Department) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job

Coordination with internal and external stakeholders to enforce best practices in Supply Chain Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and review of Supply Chain Management Strategy, policies, procedures and processes.
• Consolidation of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) in line with statutory requirements as well as implementation for specific categories.
• Management of systems and processes within the Supply Chain Management for value realization.
• Ensure compliance with the Statutory, Corporate, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and Special Interest Groups development requirements.
• Management of performance, audit, integrity, QMS and risk programmes

Academic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field from a recognized University.
• A Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.

Professional qualification

• Professional Level Diploma MCIPS(UK) / CPSP-K (Kenya) or equivalent
• Member in good standing and Licensed Practitioner KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management)

Work experience

• Minimum seven (7) years in Supply Chain Management with at least three (3) years in a Senior Management level.

Key Competencies:

• Good leadership and managerial skills
• Attention to details and ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to research and propose suitable solutions/products for business improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, written and oral communication skills.