Duties and responsibilities will entail: - Developing initiatives to identify and mitigate risks in supply chain management at CUE; Analyzing trends and emerging issues in supply chain management and making appropriate recommendations; Updating customer requirements as and when necessary; Compiling information on the unit annual budget; Developing new initiatives to improve operational efficiencies; Analyzing the impact of supply chain management policies and regulations; Ensuring the correct interpretation and application of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other statutes, policies, rules, and regulations that may impact on the supply chain management; Coordinating implementation of work plan activities; Verifying lists of prequalified suppliers and other service providers; Maintaining procurement records; and Providing secretarial services to procurement committees. Person specification For appointment to this grade an officer must have: - A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management option), economics, procurement and supply chain management, marketing, law or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS); Professional Diploma certificate in Supply Chain Management from chartered Commission of purchasing and supply (CIPS), KISM or any other recognized Institution; Supervisory course of not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Key competencies and skills Leadership skills; Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Supervisory skills; Organizational skills; and Negotiation skills. go to method of application »