Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job NCCS

Procurement Jobs, The National Council for Children’s Services Jobs.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Interpreting and implementing Public Procurement policies, regulations procedures and guidelines;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and Regulations;
• Processing tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
• Approving orders and requisitions;
• Liaising with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
• Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitating execution;
• Oversee the implementing of e-procurement strategies;
• Providing secretariat services to the Procurement Committees;
• Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Council’s assets;
• Maintaining an assets’ register as per the Procurement and Assets Disposal Act; and
• undertake any other functions as may be lawfully assigned.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: –

• At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience three (3) of which must be at grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics; Commerce/Business Administration (Purchasing and supplies option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree Supply Chain Management; contract management; Procurement and Logistics; Commerce/Business Administration (Purchasing and supplies option) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or any other relevant professional body;
• Practicing from Kenya Institute of Supplies management (KISM); and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key competencies and skills

• Integrity;
• Communication skills;
• Team player;
• Time management;
• Customer care skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

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