Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

About

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Management, this role is responsible for procurement of goods, works and services, inventory management and disposal in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and its regulations. The position is permanent and pensionable and requires a master's degree, a relevant bachelor's degree, CPSP-K or equivalent, leadership training, professional membership, and 12 years' relevant experience including three years at Principal Supply Chain Management Officer level or comparable. Job grade: KET 4. Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Number of posts: One (1) position. Reference: KET/5/1C/40/248 VOL 1 - B (11/2026).

How to apply

Submit an application via the joblink posted on the KETRACO website, clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading. Hard copies shall not be considered. Provide a signed application letter; a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees; copies of academic and professional certificates; and a copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Responsibilities

• Providing leaderships to staff in the Division.
• Ensuring compliance with public procurement statutory and legal requirements in the Company.
• Participating in rendering professional advice and opinion on procurement processes and procedures to the Accounting Officer and user Departments.
• Preparing and implementing the consolidated procurement and disposal plans in line with the approved budget.
• Coordinating procurement of goods, works and services.
• Coordinating disposal of obsolete assets in line with PPADA requirements.
• Preparing and publishing tender notices and contract awards on various platforms.
• Coordinating all regional and central stores and conduct quarterly and annual stock taking.
• Assisting in managing staff job performance and Evaluation, Career Development and Capacity Building.
• Implementing clearing & forwarding, transportation and handling services of the Company.
• Participating in development of innovative procurement solutions.
• Preparing and reviewing of tendering/ bidding documents.
• Participating in the identification of project consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Ensuring contract preparation, implementation, and management and monitoring for goods, works and services.
• Maintaining safe custody of the procurement and asset disposal documents and records for the prescribed period.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any of the following fields: - Procurement, Business Administration, Strategic Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: - Procurement, Commerce, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) Course or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body.
• Cumulative 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 comparable position.
• A signed application letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.