Sports Kenya Chief Supply Chain Officer Job

Sports Kenya (SK) is a state corporation established by the Sports Act, 2013 to succeed Sports Stadia Management Board and the Department of Sports.
Its mandate is to promote co–ordinate and implement national and international sports programmes, establish, manage, develop and maintain the sports facilities in the country and participate in the promotion of sports tourism among others.

The organization is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven employee to fill the position given below:
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Scale SK 4

Ref: HRM/CSCO/03/15

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer; this position is responsible for;

Job Descriptions

• Ensuring planning and co-ordination of supplies management services is well executed;
• Enforcing public procurement policies, regulations, systems and procedures;
• Ensuring there is timely availability of required materials and supplies at the most competitive value/terms;
• Implementing executive order No.2 on e-procurement;
• Carrying out planning and projection of procurement needs of the institution;
• Designing and evaluating supplies systems of the organization to ensure adherence to established performance and systems development;
• Preparing performance reports of staff members under his/her supervision;
• Preparing supplies estimates of expenditure and control of the supplies vote;
• Training and development of the procurement personnel;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• A Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Supplies or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be desirable;
• Served as a Supply Chain Officer for a minimum period of 8 years , three of which must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization;
• Diploma in supply chain management from CIPS or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• High ethical standards and integrity; and
• Shown a high administrative capability in the management of supply chain services.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and details of three referees.
The candidates should also indicate their current and expected remunerations on their application letters with job reference quoted on the envelope to reach the undersigned on 31st July 2015 by the close of business.Note: Persons with disabilities, marginalized communities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Ag. Director General
Sports Kenya,
Private Bag,
Kasarani, Nairobi.