Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer I Grade AD – XIII Job Laikipia University

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Reports To: Deputy Chief Supplies Chain Management Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer shall be expected to:
• Supervise staff under them;
• Responsible for planning and coordination of procurement;
• Implementation and enforcement of university procurement regulations and procedures;
• Preparation of supplies estimates and expenditure;
• Control of supplies vote, verification and disposal of unserviceable stores;
• Responsible for staff development and training in the department;
• Provide input in the development, reviewing and implementation of Procurement policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
• Coordinate purchasing, and control of materials;
• Develop the Procurement manual and templates;
• Ensuring internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes and procedures are undertaken;
• Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
• Carry out negotiation in major contracts;
• Ensure effective use of e-Procurement system;
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement of goods, services and works;
• Consolidate Procurement budgets and plans;
• Ensure safe custody of procured goods;
• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of assets register, transfer and valuation;
• Ensure periodic stock taking and stock audit is conducted;
• Supervise and developing staff; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Key Requirement Skills And Qualification

• For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have;
• Master’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Institute of Supplies Management [KIMS] Membership and in good standing with valid practicing license and Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya CPSP(K) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply [MCIPS];
• Computer literacy;
• Attendance of a Senior Management/Leadership or other Professional Course lasting more than Four [4] weeks will be an added advantage;
• Exemplary work performance; and
• Experience: Twelve [12] years’ experiences in supplies and chain management work three [3] years of which one must have served as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer II or its equivalent.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit to the undersigned:-

An application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae [detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, membership to professional associations, and names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees;], and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates;

Comply with the requirements of Chapter six [6] of the Constitution;

In addition to the hard copies, submit a running PDF file [soft copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke;

Ten [10] hard copies of the application specified in [1 above] and referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the Reference for the Position Applied at the Top LeftHand Side of the envelope to be received on or before close of business on Friday, August 29th, 2025.

The Registrar

Administration and Human Capital [AHC]

Laikipia University

P. O. Box 1100 – 20300

Nyahururu, KENYA