Assistant Manager: SCM Sourcing / Strategy & Planning
Job Summary:
The jobholder will be responsible for implementation of SCM initiatives for efficiency and effectiveness, enforce compliance with the procurement and disposal law, Monitoring implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan and preparation of reports or; preparation of bid documents, review of technical specification provided by user department, scheduling for advertisements, facilitation of market survey, bid evaluations, approval of RFXs and drafting of professional opinions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate and supervise the SCM processes to ensure they are fair and transparent
• Participates and develop of the sectional work plans
• Participates in the implementation of the performance management system in the section
• Coordinates staff and ensures all activities in the section run as scheduled by establishing processes of setting targets within the section and works towards their achievement.
• Participates in committees meeting as appropriate.
• Aligning Procurement of goods, services and works as per the approved Annual Procurement Plan.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Monitor uptake of the Annual Procurement Plan and advise the users departments on the same on a continuous basis.
• Track and Report on key functional metrics and enforce Compliance with the Procurement Act 2015
• Consolidation of Procurement Plans
• Assess and verify submitted purchase requisitions and assign to respective buyers across the Supply Chain Divisions.
• Process tenders : seek requisite approvals, prepare bidding documents, pre-bid briefing, close and evaluate the submitted bids.
• Training and development of key stakeholders to address identified pain areas and enhance uptake of annual procurement plan
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
• Undertake incubation of new Supply Chain Management initiatives/Projects.
• Assist the manager in supporting regional operations of Supply Chain Offices
• Maintain sectional Business Continuity Plans/CPPS/QMS/BCM/ERM.
• Supervise staff in the Section
• Prepare Monthly Performance Reports

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, or related field from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Advanced Diploma CIPS(UK) / CPSP-K (Kenya) or equivalent
• Member KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management)
Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least four (4) years with one (1) year in a supervisory position

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Competencies:
• Risk management and analysis
• Technological ability
• Data protection
• Public Procurement Policy and Legislative Framework
• Ability to identify and deal with operational risk
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skill

Note:
1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. All applications should be submitted online by 25th May 2021.
4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
5. KRA does not charge for application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.