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Supply Chain Management Officer II

National Drought Management Authority · Nairobi, KE

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REF NO NDMA I/V/No. 3/4/2026

Position Summary/ Purpose

The Supply Chain Management Function will involve:- reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing Procurement Regulations, Procedures and Systems implementation and enforcement of regulation and polices on supplies management; aligning Supply chain objective with overall NDMA objective;; undertaking Tender Negotiation; disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment; carrying out market research and advising the Board on the effect of market forces on the authority needs; designing procurement document; developing stock Control measures; preparing annual rates of purchases; evaluating the performance of venders; ensuring security and custody of all stores and documents; carryout board of survey; ensuring security and safeguarding of stores; inspecting incoming goods to the stores coordination of various activities in delivering a combination of inputs, outputs/outcomes for specified requirements in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations, 2006 and other laws and policy documents that impact on procurement; preparation of procurement plans in accordance with budget processes stocktaking and reconciling; security, safety, maintenance and proper preservation of stores; sourcing of supplies; assessing and measuring performance of supplies of goods, works and services; maintenance of procurement records; conducting market research; carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores; development and implementation of internal procurement on supply policy procedure manuals; carrying out periodic market surveys and research; ensuring smooth distribution of inventory; management of receipts and issues; and verifying orders, invoices and stores accommodation.

Job Specifications
Specific duties and responsibilities will includei. Sourcing for goods, works, and services as per the procurement law;

  • Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval;
  • Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
  • Maintaining and updating the list of prequalified suppliers;
  • Assisting in preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ)
  • Drafting LPOs/ LSOs in line with award decisions
  • Participating in inspection of Goods, Services and works
  • Assist in the Preparation and submission of quarterly reports to various institutions
  • Assist in publishing reports, tenders in the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP)
  • Assist in conducting prequalification of suppliers biannually and upload to the ERP and the authority’s website
  • Assisting in undertaking market surveys to ensure the Authority obtains value for money;
  • Participating in periodic and annual stock taking
  • Timely filling of procurement documents and ensuring safe custody of all procurement records for easy storage and retrieval
  • Participating in the opening tenders/ quotations
  • Participating in the disposal of stores and equipment; and
  •  Complying with the Procurement Act and Regulations

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration (supplies/procurement option), or other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Member of a professional body, either KISM or CIPS
  • Certified Supplies Practitioner by KISM
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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