Supply Chain Manager at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Summary:

• Reporting to the Chief Principal, the Supply Chain Manager shall have an overall responsibility for providing leadership in procurement issues of the Polytechnic including the coordination of procurement and disposal process, provision of secretariat services to Procurement and Asset Disposal Committees and advising the Chief Principal on procurement matters, in line with the provisions of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Regulation 2020.

Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistics or Equivalent qualification from a Recognized Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, Logistics or Equivalent qualification from a Recognized Institution is an added advantage;
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, preferably in an educational institution or equivalent.
• Full Membership and license by Kenya Institute of Supplies management /CIPS, and in good standing;
• Working knowledge of computerized procurement management systems
• Demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organizational capabilities, at top management level.
• Senior management/ leadership training will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes and Key Competencies

• Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision-making skills
• Technical problem skills
• Appreciation and application of technology in the work environment
• Demonstrate experience in executive management, leadership in training with knowledge of trends in Supply chain skills training and competencies
• Emotionally intelligent
• Good planner and organizer
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good understanding of management in public sector
• Proficiency in the use of computer application
• Change agent
• Good counselling skills
• Initiative to achieve expected results
• Ability to work under pressure
• IT proficiency skills
• Uphold exemplary Corporate Governance in line with tha Government values and promote a robust performance driven culture
• Highest level of integrity