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

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.