Job Purpose


Responsible for administration of the supply chain function to ensure timely availability of goods, works and services in the Authority.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks


Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on supply chain management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
Conduct market surveys/research to inform procurement of goods, works and services;
Support in the implementation of capacity building programs on supply chain processes in the Authority;
Conduct registration/prequalification of suppliers and maintenance of the lists;
Update inventory/stores in compliance with the relevant regulations;
Update records in the division;
Consolidate data for compiling internal and external reports in the division;
Implement risks mitigation measures;
Issue items to staff;
Develop and implement individual work plan.


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Prepare annual work plan and budgets.


II. Responsibility for Physical Assets


Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records


III. Decision Making / Job Influence


Operational decisions


IV. Working Conditions


Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Purchasing, logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)


Previous relevant work experience required.


This is an entry level job


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Analytical skills
Organization and Planning Skills
Dispute Resolution Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Independence