ROLE SUMMARY

The Job holder will provide strategic leadership in the overall management of the supply chain function, offering technical advice on procurement issues and ensuring compliance with the Organization’s policies on procurement, rules, and regulations as guided by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015 and Public and Assets Disposal Regulations (PPADR), 2020.

 Duties and Responsibilities

(i)Overseeing the procurement processes and procedures to ensure they are in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and the attendant regulations;

(ii)Reviewing the usage and expenditure on large expenditure items with a view of identifying areas of cost reduction and/or service improvement;

(iii)Coordinating and supervising the tendering and quotation process including participating in the evaluation of bids for goods and services;

(iv)Coordinating and managing inventory levels of materials ensuring optimum stockholding and minimum obsolescence;

(v)Managing and processing payments to all suppliers under contract to

ensure compliance and ability to partner with the Organization;

(vi)Reviewing evaluation reports, inspection and acceptance reports and

disposal reports;

(vii)Preparing opinions on evaluation, inspection and acceptance and disposal reports and submitting to the Managing Trustee for final decision;

(viii)Preparing consolidated annual procurement plan for the entire organization;

(ix)Reviewing procurement reports and ensure submission to the relevant

authorities;

(x)Preparing responses to tender appeals and submitting to Public Procurement Administrative Review Board; and

(xi)Making proposals to the CEO for appointment of evaluation, inspection & acceptance, and disposal committee.

Requirements for Appointment

(i)Served for a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be at the position of Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management Officer or a comparable position;

(ii)Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(iii)Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

(iv)Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

(v)Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing;

(vi)Practicing certificate from KISM;

(vii)Proficiency in computer application;

(viii)Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; and

(ix)Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted to us as follows:

i. Visit our recruitment platform https://jobs.ajglobalconsult.com and click the (jobs

Section to access the specific job) or directly click  https://jobs.ajglobalconsult.com/ and make an online application.

OR

ii. Submit a copy of your application complete with your curriculum vitae and accompanying documentation to recruitment@ajglobalconsult.com  

OR

iii. Send your application complete with your curriculum

vitae and accompanying documentation by post to the address below:

Directorate of Human Resource Division

A&J Global Ltd

P.O Box 852-00618 Ruaraka, Nairobi

All responses should be clearly marked with the reference of the advert appearing in the job portal, https://www.ajglobalconsult.com/

The application should be received on or before 6th March 2025 at 1700hrs and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.

NB: By Applying, you consent that the Consultant or the Employer may reach out to any relevant reference cited in your application, your Past Learning Institutions, and any state organ in line with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan Constitution. You also consent that your data will be used specifically to make this process successful but in line with the Data Protection Act of Kenya.

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