Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Job at Kenya Forest Service

Entry Requirements:
An officer at this level shall report to Manager Supply Chain Management.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinating procurement of goods, services and works in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Regulations
2. Assist in crafting supply chain management strategies, policies and procedures
3. Assist in review supply chain management policies and procedures
4. Assist in Formulating policies that ensure maximization of value for money in procurement processes.
5. Preparing, publishing and distributing procurement and disposal opportunities including invitation to tender, prequalification and expression of interest.
6. Preparing and publishing notices of award and notices of tender acceptance.
7. Preparing and issuing rejection and debriefing letters.
8. Generating contract variations and modification to documents.
9. Implementing decisions of procurement and disposal committees.
10. Monitoring contracts management by the user department
11. Coordinating preparation of consolidated procurement plans.
12. Oversee inventory and asset management.
13. Oversee disposal of obsolete and unserviceable assets
14. Assist in Disposal of Forest Produce as per regulations
15. Assist in drawing performance contracts for the department
16. Contract negotiations
17. Draft professional opinion to inform award decisions
18. Ensure availability of procurement opportunities for disadvantaged groups
19. Co-oordinating the receiving and opening of tender documents.
20. Preparing and publishing notices of award and notices of tender acceptance.
21. Preparing and issuing rejection and debriefing letters.
22. Ensuring that all incoming goods, services and works are inspected and conform to the user specifications.
23. Maintaining and archiving documents and records of the procurement and disposal activities for the required period.
24. Providing information, as required, for any petition or investigation to debar a tenderer or contractor or any investigation under review procedures.
25. Implementing the decisions of procurement and disposal committees, including coordinating all activities of these committees.
26. Liaising with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority and other bodies on matters relating to procurement and disposal.
27. Preparing and submitting to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority reports required under the...

Additional Information:
Person Specifications
1. Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Economics or any other business-related field from a recognized university.
2. Masters’ degree in supply chain management from a recognized university.
3. Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution/CIPS Final
4. At least eight (8) years’ experience three (3) of which should be at supervisory level.
5. A registered member of Kenya Institute of supplies Management with a practicing license.
6. Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
7. Proficiency in computer applications

Skills/Attributes
1. Planning skills
2. Supervisory skills
3. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
4. Strong communication and report writing skills;
5. Strong Managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
6. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;