Manager – Supply Chain Management (1 Posts) at The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG)

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015;
• Ensure timely and efficient procurement of goods, works and services and observe transparency, fairness and competitiveness in the process;
• Participate in preparation of bid documents, receipt of tenders and ensure that the bids are in safe custody where applicable; 
• Prepare regulatory reports and ensure timely reporting to the relevant authority(s);
• Participate in supplier prequalification and registration processes and conduct market surveys from time to time;
• Coordinate procurement activities on the e-platform;
• Ensure proper storage of goods received in the stores and proper inventory management;
• Coordinate procurement and disposal activities including advertising, opening and evaluation of tender documents;
• Implement various procurement decisions including, preparation of contract documents;
• Maintain and archive tender, procurement documents and records for the required period;
• Participate in the preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plans and ensure adherence to approved Procurement & Disposal Plan; 
• Assist the end users in developing quality specifications for goods, services and works.

Requirements for appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: - Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma/qualification in procurement, purchasing or supply management from a recognized institution; 
• Be a registered member in good standing with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); 
• Must have a practicing license issued by KISM;
• 9 years’ experience, three (of which should be in the position of SCM Officer or equivalent position.