Principal, Supply Chain Management Officer at Kenya Roads Board

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Coordinate development and monitoring the implementation of the procurement and asset disposal plans in line with the approved budgets
• Coordinate design, development and maintenance of sound procurement controls and systems.
• Coordinate market research to keep abreast of the market developments.
• Maintain and update the lists of registered/prequalified suppliers
• Preparation and circulation of tender documents.
• Co-ordinate the opening and evaluation of tenders
• Prepare and submit profession opinion to guide the Director General on award decisions for tenders.
• Act as Secretary in various procurement committees.
• Notify bidders of the outcomes of the tenders submitted to KRB.
• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Supervise the preparation of purchase orders
• Monitor the implementation of contracts.
• Coordinate process of disposal of obsolete, unserviceable and idle assets.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in public or private, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Negotiation skill