Supply Chain Management Officer II at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose 

• This cadre is responsible for management and administration of the supply chain function to ensure timely availability of goods, works and services in the Authority.  

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks 

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on supply chain management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;  
• Conducting market surveys/research to inform procurement of goods, works and services;  
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on supply chain processes in the Authority;  
• Conducting registration/prequalification of suppliers and maintenance of the lists; 
• Updating inventory/stores in compliance with the relevant regulations;  
• Updating records in the division; 
• Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the division; 
• Implementing risks mitigation measures;  
• Issuing items to staff as per the requisition;  
• Develop and implement individual work plan. 

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and 
• Proficiency in computer applications.