Deputy Director Supply Chain Management at Laikipia County Government

SALARY Ksh.105,570 x 5,070 – 110,640 x 5,300 – 115,940 x 5,560 – 121,500 x 5,840 – 127,340 x 6,070 – 133,410 x 6,380 – 139,790 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail coordinating implementation of procurement and asset disposal policies, guidelines and procedures; coordinating development and review of county specific draft 63 policies on management of assets in line with laid down regulations; coordinating prequalification of suppliers, review of tenders, pre-qualification and evaluation of bids; coordinating implementation of the e-procurement system; coordinating research, market surveys and benchmarking on best practices; coordinating analysis of reports on implementation of procurement, inventory management and assets disposal processes and procedures; and monitoring, evaluating and preparing reports on the implementation of the Preference and Reservation Scheme. In addition, duties will include: monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation of procurement, inventory management and assets disposal processes and procedures; monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation of the e-procurement system; establishing security and safety of stores and warehouse procedures; providing procurement advice on external loan agreements and debts before completing negotiation; providing secretariat services to the tender opening and evaluation committees; and coaching and mentoring staff.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than nine (9) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• 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; Transport and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Management or Law with a Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capability in the general organization and management of the Supply Chain Management Function.
• (Possession of a Master's degree will be an added advantage)