Supply Chain Management Officer I - 5 Posts at Kiambu County Government

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER I, JOB GROUP CPSB 09 (K) – (5 POSTS)

This position is responsible for providing assistance in the procurement of goods, works and services for the County, and ensuring procurement processes are carried out efficiently and effectively to achieve the County’s objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Prepare tender documents, agenda and minutes to provide secretariat services to the county tender procurement committee, inspection and acceptance committee as appropriate;
•  Pre-qualify suppliers annually and maintain and update pre-qualification list and quotation register;
•  Keep records of procurement inventories;
•  Market survey and research on prices of items to ensure the county buys supplies and services at the affordable prices;
•  Issuing administrative guidance to suppliers and users on implementation and interpretation of the Public;
•  Familiarity with procurement and Disposal Act, 2006, regulations and other statutes;
•  Reference, verify and manage procurement documents to ensure they contain the right quality and quantity of goods and services as required by the county;
•  Participate in procurement planning and consolidation of annual procurement plan within the county;
•  Control Inventory and stock to ensures proper inventory control of stock within the county.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Must be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, logistics and supply chain management, Supplies Management;
•  Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) OR Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Management (CIPS);
•  Three (3) years of service in a similar role from a reputable organisation;
•  Computer literate;
•  Familiarity with public procurement and disposal Act 2005;
•  Proficiency in computer applications;
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.