Supply Chain Management Officer II - 14 Posts at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: receiving and issuing stores; preparing procurement documents; opening of bids; registering and updating suppliers’ database; managing stores; publicizing of tender awards; registering and updating suppliers’ database; stock checking and stocktaking; and implementing security and safety procedures in the stores.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Purchasing and Supplies; Procurement and Contract Management; Supply Chain Management and Logistics; Transport and Logistics; Commerce (Purchasing and Supplies option) from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Management or Law plus a Diploma in either Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement and Logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP- K) Part I or
• Diploma in Supplies Management Foundation Stage (FOS) or Diploma in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS);
• Have Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and,
• Certificate in computer applications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with using Government Information Systems e.g. IFMIS, Oracle E-Business, SAP will be an added advantage