Director Supply Chain Management at Kiambu County Government

Job Purpose & Reporting Responsibility

• The Director Supply Chain Management shall be In-charge of the County Procurement & Supply Chain Functions and will report directly to the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic Planning.

Requirements and Competencies for Appointment

For appointment to this post a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Served in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supplies Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management or a related field from a recognized university.
• A holder of a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supplies Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management or a related field from a recognized university.
• Certified Institute Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS) Section IV or Certified Procurement and Supply Professional CPSP K will be an added advantage.
• A Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and in good standing.
• Demonstrated professional competence in the field of Procurement and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administration, organization, budget preparation, personnel management, supervision, training and development, financial administration and public relations.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement.
• Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advice the County Treasury on Policy matters related to Supply Chain Management
• Responsible for policy development and interpretation on Supply Chain Management laws and regulations
• Provide guidance in the overall Supply Chain Management
• Issue administrative guidelines on the interpretation and implementation of the Supply Chain Management laws and other statutes as they relate to the County Government
• Introduction of modern management techniques and approaches in the field of Supply Chain Management in public sector
• Ensures that the public sector implements e-government strategies
• Provide guidance on research and development as relates to Supply Chain Management
• Represent the Chief Officer Finance, ICT & Economic Planning in meetings in organizations dealing in procurement matters
• Advice on procurement reviews filed against departments at the Public Review and Advisory Board and facilitate implementation of the decisions thereof in consultation with PPOA
• Responsible for planning, co-ordination, designing and implementation of supply chain systems in Government
• Advise on Personnel Establishment of Procurement Staff and Handling of Inter-departmental Postings of Supply Chain Management Personnel
• Carry out Monitoring, Evaluation and Supplies Management inspections in Procuring Entities
• Implementation of the Procurement Module in the IFMIS systems in Government
• Co-ordinate activities of supplies with respect to consultation buying and framework contracting for common user items
• Implementation of inventory management information system
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time