Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job HR Powerhouse

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of supply chain management policies, strategies, regulations and procedures.
• Ensuring maintenance and safeguard of procurement and disposal documents and records in accordance to the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act, 2015.
• Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Facilitating market surveys to ascertain market trends and technology.
• Overseeing the development of guidelines and manuals to streamline, standardize, and improve integrity of procurement processes.
• Spearheading the assessment and evaluation of capability and performance of suppliers of goods, works and services.
• Sourcing for external suppliers and service providers.
• Ensuring security and proper preservation of goods and stores.
• Spearheading the development of terms of contracts and tenders for procurement of equipment, materials and services.
• Ensuring implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Government Regulations relating to supply chain management activities.
• Facilitating the disposal of obsolete stores and equipment.
• Overseeing market surveys and research.
• Ensuring submission of quarterly reports to the National Treasury and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the Division’s strategic plans, budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal.
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
• Managing and developing staff in the Division.

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Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be at a management level.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (Purchasing and Supplies) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills.
• Team work.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem solving skills.

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How To Apply

For further details and requirements for each role, please visit HR Powerhouse Limited website www.hrpowerhouse.co.ke

• Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents prior to issuance of appointment letters, in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
• Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents;
• Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
• Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairman@hrpowerhouse.co.ke

Hard copy applications should be delivered to:

Chairman
HR Powerhouse Limited
P.O Box 74380-00200
Nairobi
4th Floor AEA Plaza, Valley Road

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

N/B: All applications should be received not later than 24th June 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.