Job Specifications Reporting to the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, the job holder will be responsible for: - Developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, manuals, standards and guidelines in relation to procurement functions; Coordinating identification of demand, plans and procurement of items required by the user directorates and divisions; Providing technical advice during negotiations on strategically significant contracts; Facilitating implementation of procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions; Coordinating sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting; Developing procurement and disposal plans and budgets; Overseeing board of survey exercises; Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards; Preparing and signing of professional opinion; Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee; Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to KASNEB by suppliers and other service providers; Initiating the updating of contract details in government portals and KASNEB websites; Coordinating preparation of Board papers in relation to procurement activities; Participating in finance and development committee meetings; Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities; Coordinating training of procurement staff through various regulatory bodies i.e KISM, PPRA, Kenya School of Government (KSG) among others. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade an officer must have: Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position; Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution; Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognised institution; Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing; A valid practising certificate; Leadership Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results