Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• ensuring goods and services procured by County Assembly meet tender specifications;
• identifying, evaluating, selecting and negotiating contractual terms and prices with third party providers including suppliers;
• developing detailed Service Level Agreements for third party providers outlining the key performance areas critical to the County Assembly;
• monitoring third party providers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• convening and providing secretarial services to the Tender Committee;
• ensuring maintenance of updated suppliers list;
• ensuring that planned stock levels will meet forecasted demand by monitoring stocks identify changes and determining re-order levels; and
• providing advisory services in the procurement matters to the County Assembly including preparation of consolidated procurement and disposal plan.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Supplies Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Registration with a professional body and membership of good standing;
• Valid practicing certificate; and Demonstrated managerial and administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.