Vacancy No. TUMEL/PO/15/04/2024Reporting to:Managing DirectorDuties and Responsibilities:Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, Regulation 2020 and ensuring adherence to the laid down Procedures and policies;Assisting Supply Chain Management Services function in the day-to - d a y duties, innovation, and design of Supply Chain Management operations and procedures;Counter check suppliers' invoices with original quotations or tender documents and ensure original terms have been adhered to;Determining and proposing methods and strategies for handling the Supply Chain Management Function;Offering secretariat services to various procurement and disposal committees;Improvement of strategies that are adaptive to the changing Environment and Technology;Advising the Accounting Officer on Supply Chain Management matters;EnsuringHigh Professionalism and Supply Chain Management Standards;Consolidation of the Enterprise Procurement Plan and ensure its full implementation;Preparing and publishing of the tender awards;Operationalization of e-Government Procurement Strategies and Inventory Management;Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;Maintaining and updating a list of pre-qualified suppliers;Undertaking market surveys to ensure the Enterprise obtains value for money;Ensuring safe custody of all procurement records including appropriate documentation of files;Provision of appropriate guidance on the Supply Chain Management Policy matters;Assisting in procurement planning and budget preparation as per existing laws, regulations, and enterprise procurement policies;Preparation of tender documents, publishing, and evaluation;Giving of Professional Opinions to the Accounting Officer;Disposal of assets in compliance with the relevant Laws and Regulations; andPerform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director or any other person placed in authority from time to time.Qualifications and Requirements:Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or a related field;Must have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the Public Sector or Private Sector;Demonstrated professional competence through an understanding of Supply Chain Management and emerging Supply Chain Management trends and techniques;Understanding of legal and regulatory provisions in the profession;Be conversant with current and relevant government policies on procurement;MUST be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) in good standing and have a Valid Practicing License.Personal AttributesHighest IntegrityAbility to get on well with a diverse workforce.Good Knowledge in the professional field of specializationGood communication skillsAbility to take instructionsGood organizational and supervisory skillsSkills & AttitudesGood knowledge of the Employment Laws of KenyaPlanning, organizing, and coordinating skillsGood communication &negotiation skillsTeamwork and people management skillsReport writing skillsEthics and Integrity
