Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management,-HRM/SCM/DDSCM/2/2026 at kasneb

Job specifications

Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for: -

• Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, manuals, standards and guidelines in relation to procurement functions; Coordinating identification of demand, plans and procurement of items required by the user directorates and divisions;
• Providing technical advice during negotiations on strategically significant contracts;
• Facilitating implementation of procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
• Coordinating sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
• Developing procurement and disposal plans and budgets; Overseeing board of survey exercises;
• Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards; Preparing and signing of professional opinion;
• Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee;
• Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to KASNEB by suppliers and other service providers;
• Initiating the updating of contract details in government portals and KASNEB websites;
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards; (xiv) Coordinating preparation of Board papers in relation to procurement activities;
• Participating in finance and development committee meetings;
• Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities; and
• Coordinating training of procurement staff through various regulatory bodies i.e KISM, PPRA, Kenya School of Government (KSG) among others.

Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director,
• Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• A valid practicing certificate; Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and (viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning and analytical skills;
• Project management skills;
• Contract management and administration skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to mobilise resources; and 
• Negotiation skills.