Chief Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Job County Assembly, Taita Taveta, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• supervision of all staff within the department;
• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;
• monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks to identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
• providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• At least ten (10) years’ cumulative experience, two (2) of which must have been at senior management level.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registered with a professional body (KISM) and membership of good standing;
• Have a professional practicing certificate;
• Must have worked with the county assemblies or any public institution for not less than five years 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of:

• National Identification Card (ID).
• Academic & Professional certificates and Testimonials.
• Detailed curriculum vitae

Please note that:

• The detailed advertisement will be published on the Assembly’s official website www.taitatavetaassembly.go.ke
• Candidates should NOT attach original documents
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The County Assembly of Taita Taveta is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, as well as individuals from marginalized and minority groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Assembly Service Board,
County Assembly of Taita Taveta,
P.O. Box 1142-80304,
Wundanyi.
Or be hand delivered to the Clerk’s office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5.00p.m.