Chief Principal Supply Chain Management Officer at County Assembly of Taita Taveta

Duties and Responsibilities

• supervision of all staff within the department;
• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;
• monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
• providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• At least ten (10) years’ cumulative experience, two (2) of which must have been at senior management level.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and membership of good standing;
• Have a professional practicing certificate;
• Must have worked with the county assemblies or any public institution for not less than five years