Deputy Supply Chain Officer at The Kiambu National Polytechnic

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in- Procurement/Supply Chain Management/ Stores Management from a recognized institution;
• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and in good standing.
• Good understanding of Public Procurement and Assets (PPAD) Act 2015, PPAD Regulations 2020 and all Procurement laws and regulations.
• At least three years relevant working experience in the same field.
• Experience in using ERP systems
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good supervisory, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Report writing and Time Management Skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deputizing for Supply Chain Officer.
• Assisting in Preparation of the annual and termly budget for section.
• Carrying out market surveys and research in inventory and stock control in accordance with the laid down regulations and procedures;
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant procurement laws and regulations in order to reduce exposure to risks associated with noncompliance
• Assist in Formulation of policies that are relevant to Supply Chain Function as per government regulations
• Assisting in drawing up of departmental processes and procedures as per the Quality Management System
• Coordination of receiving and issuing of stores and equipment
• Coordinating and supervising of stock taking and reporting to the Supply Chain Officer
• Recommend disposal of idle stores and equipment as per government regulations and procedures
• Detection and prevention of losses and wastage of stores and equipment through proper distribution and management.
• Reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of records;
• Updating of the supplier master file in the ERP system with the qualified suppliers are to enhance ease in the procurement of goods, works and services
• Ensure safe storage of stores and equipment
• Any other relevant duty assigned