Deputy Director Supply Chain Management at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate policies on procedures, rules and regulation to ensure the county complies with the relevant legislations.
• Manage development and preparation of specific procurement and inventory manuals to guide the procurement department on procurement and disposals.
• Ensure resources of procurement are planned, budgeted and controlled to ensure efficient resource usage.
• Review evaluated bids and ensure accurate and timely services to the tender and procurement committees.
• Coordinate development of strategic plans for the directorate of supply chain management and analyze supply chain management structures and systems.
• Ensure implementation of the PPDA 2005 and other statutes, rule and regulation as required by the Legislations.

Requirement for Appointment

• Is a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Purchasing and Supplies; Procurement and Contract Management; Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognized institution;
• Master degree in Supply chain management or related field from a recognized university will be added advantage;
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Seven (7) years of working experience in a relevant field from public or private sector;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
• Must meet the leadership and integrity requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.