Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable up to attainment of mandatory retirement age, subject to satisfactory performance and adherence to the Authority’s Code of Conduct.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Highlights
Chief Manager - Strategy & Planning reports to the Deputy Commissioner – Supply Chain Management within the Supply Chain Management Division.
Job Summary
The job holder shall be responsible for the development of best practice strategies to enhance corporate purchasing and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function.
Duties and responsibilities
- Formulate and implement Supply Chain strategies for the Section.
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budget
- Oversee the development, formulation and review of procurement policies, procedures and processes.
- Implement procurement plans in line with the Public Procurement Legal Framework.
- Coordinate and review the consolidation of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) in line with statutory requirements as well as implementation for specific categories.
- Coordinate Procurement of Leases.
- Analyse procurement data to drive efficiency and improve supplier performance, cost control, and service quality ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate reporting requirements.
- Manage systems and processes within the department that tracks and reports efficiencies, data management and control to inform benefits realized by procurement activity.
- Develop SMEs and Special Interest Groups in collaboration with user departments, and implement a communication strategy to support the initiative.
- Coordinate market research and evaluate innovative products and services in partnership with end user departments and other interested groups.
- Oversee Supply Chain Management operations in all Regions
- Oversee implementation of corporate initiative in the Section. Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems and Risk Management programmes.
- Promote staff career development and performanace enhancement within the Section.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University is an added advantage.
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management CPSP-K (Part III) or CIPS-Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Valid Practicing license issued by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
- Cumulative service period of seven(7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in middle-level management or in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management function.
Key Competencies.
- Leadership skills.
- performance and results.
- A good understanding of the Public Procurement Policy and Legislative Framework
- Working knowledge of ERP.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external parties.
- Excellent decision-making capabilities.
- Resilient, focused and results-oriented.
- Capability to work under pressure.
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity values
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
