Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer I Grade AD – XIII at Laikipia University

Job Description

Reports To: Deputy Chief Supplies Chain Management Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer shall be expected to:

Supervise staff under them;
Responsible for planning and coordination of procurement;
Implementation and enforcement of university procurement regulations and procedures;
Preparation of supplies estimates and expenditure;
Control of supplies vote, verification and disposal of unserviceable stores;
Responsible for staff development and training in the department;
Provide input in the development, reviewing and implementation of Procurement policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
Coordinate purchasing, and control of materials;
Develop the Procurement manual and templates;
Ensuring internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures are undertaken;
Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
Carry out negotiation in major contracts;
Ensure effective use of e-Procurement system;
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement of goods, services and works;
Consolidate Procurement budgets and plans;
Ensure safe custody of procured goods;
Coordinate preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer and valuation;
Ensure periodic stock taking and stock audit is conducted;
Supervise and developing staff; and
Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have;

Master’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent from recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management [KIMS] Membership and in good standing with valid practicing license and Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya CPSP(K) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply [MCIPS];
Computer literacy;
Attendance of a Senior Management/Leadership or other Professional Course lasting more than Four [4] weeks will be an added advantage;
Exemplary work performance; and
Experience: Twelve [12] years’ experiences in supplies and chain management work three [3] years of which one must have served as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer II or its equivalent.