Manager - Strategy/ Sourcing and Contract Administration at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

The positions will serve in the three sections of the Supply Chain Management function.

Job Summary:

The jobholders will be responsible for development and implementation of effective and efficient Supply Chain Management initiatives, undertaking market research, benchmarking studies all geared towards adopting best practice and process improvements, or; for the acquisition of goods, services and supplies in compliance with all statutory procurement rules and regulations or; provision of efficient contract administration services.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Drive change management initiatives to improve early adoption of new strategies or approaches of doing work in the Department.
• Analysis of procurement data and identify priority areas for efficiencies, process improvements and to engage stakeholders in delivering improvements that supports management of key supplier relationships, delivering breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality.
• Management of systems and processes within the department that tracks and reports efficiencies, data management and control to inform of benefits realized by procurement activity.
• Implementation of best practice strategies to enhance corporate purchasing convergence Aligning Procurement of goods, services and works as per the approved Annual Procurement Plan.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Ensure performance of staff serving in the section by supervision, mentoring and coaching, appraisal and maintaining discipline.
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the section
• Ensures that SCM processes is conducted on compliance with the public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015  
• Review of user specifications to align to the user requirements and prevailing market dynamics.
• Preparation and Review of tender procurement documents, reports and opinions.
• Coordinates and participates in formulation of various committees
• Offer technical advice and work with evaluation committee as required by the Public procurement act, Regulations and KRA manuals and policies.
• Verifies and Approve Purchase/Service Orders/Service Entry Sheets as required in both Materials Management and SRM Systems
• Assignment of procurement duties and follows up to ensure compliance
• Manage internal and external correspondence.
• Undertake market research and evaluate innovative products and services in partnership with end user departments and other interested groups
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and in procurement and supplies.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Professional Diploma MCIPS(UK) / CPSP-K (Kenya) or equivalent
• Member and Licensed Practitioner KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management)

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least five (5) years with two (2) years entry level management position

Need to know: Attributes:

• Conversant with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015
• Knowledge of Market dynamics
• Collaborative Skills.
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer proficient
• Management skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player