{"id":708506,"date":"2023-12-20T15:10:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerpointkenya.co.ke\/?p=708506"},"modified":"2023-12-20T15:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:14:50","slug":"deputy-director-supply-chain-management-job-kenya-utalii-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careerpointkenya.co.ke\/2023\/12\/20\/deputy-director-supply-chain-management-job-kenya-utalii-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job Kenya Utalii College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job, Current Supply Chain Jobs In Kenya,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"job-details\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Job Purpose.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This cadre is responsible to provide a professional opinion to the Accounting Officer for the efficient and effective procurement of goods, works, and services, inventory management, and Assets Disposal, providing a secretariat role to all Adhoc constituted committee by the Accounting Officer in the provision of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 and Regulation of 2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #06699c;\"><strong>Duties and responsibilities will entail:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plan and review the college and hotel annual procurement and disposal of assets for monitoring and maintaining procurement records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lead negotiations for major purchases and contracts to ensure the institution achieves value for money spent during procurement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initiate market surveys to compare the quality and prices of various items, thereby ensuring the prices quoted by contractors are reasonable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monitor the disposal process done by the supply chain division, to ensure adherence to the procurement laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advise the accounting officer in matters relating to supply chain approvals when the need arises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monitor the supply chain performance through the Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure adherence to the public procurement and assets disposal regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initiate and facilitate procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of quality goods, works, and services for the smooth running of the operations of the institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Write professional opinions daily in line with the Technical Evaluation Committee Report to advise the accounting officer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Approve Local Purchase Orders for daily supplies in the college and hotel, while ensuring stock levels are maintained in the stores for operations continuity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Act as the secretary to the Technical Evaluation Committee to advise on matters relating to procurement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Control purchases of goods and services to ensure they are within the procurement plans and financial budgets. xii) Implement cost-effective stock holding levels to spearhead cost reduction in procurement initiatives in all departments in the institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Provide leadership to ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the supply chain division.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advise user departments on possible cost-cutting measures to prevent over-expenditure on inventory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #06699c;\"><strong>Person Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Masters Degree from a recognized institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in any of the following disciplines; procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fifteen (15) years work experience three (3) of which should be in a Management position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Member of a professional body in good standing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proficiency in computer applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Competences and Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mentorship, coaching, and leadership skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In-depth knowledge of the government policies and regulations in public procurement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in supply chain services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proficiency in Information Technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strategic thinking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent listening skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong analytical skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proficiency in IT.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong communication and reporting skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interpersonal and negotiation skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ethical and integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attention to detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Problem solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">People Management skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mag-b bm-t-20 bm-b-20\"><\/div>\n<h4 id=\"application-method\" class=\"mag-b ts-18 bm-t-0 bm-b-5 \"><span style=\"color: #06699c;\">How To Apply<\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"mag-b bm-b-30\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Job application procedure: Interested candidates are advised to submit applications through the e-mail address:<strong>\u00a0chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke<\/strong> as well as physical copies posted or delivered to the address below to be received on or before <strong>Wednesday, 31st January 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Chairman, Council<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kenya Utalii College<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Off Thika Super Highway<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">P. 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