Chief Supply Chain Management Officer

Scale 4

Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in July 2005, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.

The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.

The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self driven individuals;

The Position

The officer will be head of procurement and will report to the Finance & Administration Manager for management of the unit

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve;

• initiating policy on procurement;
  
• conducting market research;
  
• preparation of procurement plans;
  
• assisting in reviewing, updating, interpreting and implementing existing supplies policies, regulations and procedures;
  
• disposal of unserviceable stores;
  
• preparation of procurement plans;
  
• sourcing for suppliers; stock control, stock taking and stock audit.

Qualifications & Experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served satisfactorily in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in a reputable organization for at least four (4) years;
• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Supplies Chain Management) or Business Administration or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a Master's Degree in Supplies Chain Management, Business Administration or their equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies Level 6 or higher;
• Computer application skills;
• Shown merit and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Upheld very high standards of integrity in previous appointments;
• Ability to initiate cost saving measures in procurement activities without compromising quality of goods and services;
• Be familiar with procurement regulations.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Management Authority
P.O. Box 45250-00100, Nairobi

Or E-mail: recruitment@wrma.or.ke

Submission of these applications close on Thursday November 17, 2011

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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