Principal - Supply Chain Management

About

FRC is recruiting one Principal - Supply Chain Management on permanent terms. The role covers procurement planning, tender processes, inspections, contract updates and procurement-related Board papers. Applicants need a relevant supply chain, commerce or procurement degree, computer proficiency, a valid practicing license, management training and relevant professional membership. Terms of service: PERM Number of posts: 1

How to apply

Curriculum Vitae; Cover Letter; Academic Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Identifying demand, planning and procurement of the items required by the user directorates and divisions.
• Implementing procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions.
• Reviewing preparation of technical qualifications.
• Participating in sourcing, supply evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting.
• Developing procurement and proposal plans and budgets.
• Participating in board of survey exercises.
• Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards.
• Writing letters of notification after the tender evaluation.
• Preparing and signing of procurement 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 FRC by suppliers and other service providers.
• Updating contract details in government portals and FRC websites.
• Preparing Board papers in relation to procurement activities; and
• Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Supplies Management option).
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics.
• Or any other relevant.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• A valid practicing license.
• Management Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and in good standing.
• Or a relevant professional body and in good standing.