Manager Supply Chain Management at National Lottery Board

Reference No. NLB/ MSCM/3

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of supply chain management and procurement policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Advise the Accounting Officer (CEO/Fund Administrator) on procurement matters to ensure full compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement laws and regulations in the acquisition of goods, works, and services, and disposal of assets for both NLB and the National Lottery Fund.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of the annual procurement and disposal plans.
• Provide professional opinion on tender evaluations and disposal processes to support decision-making by the CEO.
• Coordinate and facilitate end-to-end procurement processes across departments.
• Provide secretariat services to procurement committees in line with statutory requirements.
• Establish and enforce measures to uphold integrity, transparency, and professional standards in supply chain management.
• Align departmental procurement plans with budgets and organisational priorities.
• Monitor market trends and advise management on pricing, sourcing strategies, and value for money.
• Develop and implement supplier performance management frameworks.
• Oversee management of contracts, stores, inventory, and procurement records.
• Manage disposal of assets in accordance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Prepare and submit statutory procurement and disposal reports to PPRA.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to the Kenya Insititue of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in a good standing.
• A valid practicing license from KISM.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated a high Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.