Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Manager, Supply Chain Management Jobs
Duties and Responsibilities: –
Overall supervision of the supply chain management department;
Coordinating, formulating and implementing supply chain management policies and strategies;
Overseeing the preparation of the annual procurement plan, budget proposal and coordinate its implementation as per the law;
Providing professional opinion for all tenders to the Managing Director and ensure line managers are provided with logistical advice to ensure effective and efficient procurement;
Planning and managing all activities involved in sourcing suppliers, procurement, quality assurance, financial, logistics and delivery activities;
Ensuring preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on procurement activities and as provided by law send to PPOA;
Ensuring that Best Practices are employed in the supply chain management;
Advising the CEO on the constitution of the disposal committee and overseeing the disposal of obsolete assets/items;
Supervising preparation and out tender bidding documents/requests for regular and specialized supplies (including consultancy and outsourced services);
Scheduling procurement in line with the budget;
Providing oversight to the requisitions process to ensure competitive quotations for the purchases of goods: this includes facilitation of opening of tender or quotation documents;
Ensuring that services and goods are delivered on time and are within stated specifications and standards;
Monitoring usage of purchases and supplies to ensure that irregularity, duplication and wastage is minimized;
Advising the CEO on the constitution of tender evaluation committees;
Ensuring periodic stock taking, control, audit and interpreting the reports;
Ensuring preparation and management of inventory control register;
Ensuring provision of secretariat services to the opening and evaluation of committee of quotations or tender;
Managing the performance of the procurement team and undertake appraisal of staff.
Persons Specification]
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
At least ten (10) years’ experience, with three (3) as a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer;
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Procurement / Social Sciences / Purchasing /
Commerce / Economics or related discipline;
Master’s degree in relevant field;
Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies;
Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing is a must;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Compliance with chapter six of the constitution.
Skills
Analytical skills;
Computer literacy and proficiency;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Interpersonal skills;
Leadership skills;
Negotiation skills;
Report writing skills;
Problem solving skills;
Communication skills.
Competencies
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
Ability to work independently;
Can work well under pressure and prioritize work;
Demonstrated results in work performance;
Ability to work in a team.
How to Apply
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