Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management,- HRM/SCM/ADSCM/2/2026 at kasneb

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, the job holder will be responsible for: -


Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, manuals, standards and guidelines in relation to procurement functions; Coordinating identification of demand, plans and procurement of items required by the user directorates and divisions;
Providing technical advice during negotiations on strategically significant contracts;
Facilitating implementation of procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
Coordinating sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
Developing procurement and disposal plans and budgets;
Overseeing board of survey exercises;
Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards;
Preparing and signing of professional opinion;
Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee;
Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to KASNEB by suppliers and other service providers;
Initiating the updating of contract details in government portals and KASNEB websites;
Coordinating preparation of Board papers in relation to procurement activities;
Participating in finance and development committee meetings;
Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities;
Coordinating training of procurement staff through various regulatory bodies i.e KISM, PPRA, Kenya School of Government (KSG) among others.


Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer must have:


Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position;
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Master's degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution;
Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
A valid practising certificate;
Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results