Terms of service: Contract

Requirements for appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;


• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supply Management, Contract Management, logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institutions;


• Post Graduate Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution;


• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supply Management, Contract Management, logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institutions;


• Relevant working experience of not less than (10) years, five (5) of which should have been senior management or leadership; Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Supply Chain management Services or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years;


• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and of good standing;


• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in organization and management of Supply Chain Management function;


• Attended a strategic leadership development programme from a recognized institution;


• Demonstrated professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of the Supply Chain Management function;


• Possess thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management issues and emerging Supply Chain Management trends and techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director, Supply Chain Management will be responsible to the respective Chief Officer for the following functions

• Introduction of systems that will facilitate effective and efficient management of Supply Chain function


• Provision of guidance on the Supply Chain Management policy matters to Ministries/Departments and Institutions;


• Developing a regulatory framework and standards;


• Updating existing rules and regulations in line with the changing environment such as laws and related statutes;


• Coordination of the administration of scheme of Service for Supply Chain Management Personnel;


• Reviewing of curriculum for the County Public Service Material Management Programme;


• Implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and other Statues, rules and regulations and ensuring adherence to the laid down procedures, rules and regulations;


• Analyzing the impact of Supply Chain Management policies, rules and regulations;


• Advising the Accounting Officers on Supply Chain Management standards;


• Participating in procurement planning and budget preparation;


• Advising the County on Supply Chain matters and interpreting of other laws and statutes that impact on supply chain Management Matters; and


• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by a competent Authority.