JOB REFERENCE: ACA/PSCO/4 (1 post): Basic salary - Kshs 103,394 - Permanent & Pensionable.

Job Specifications

The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer is responsible to the Deputy Director - Supply chain management for;

1. Developing, implementing and managing the procurement policy and procedures for the Authority;
2. Planning and managing all activities involved in sourcing suppliers, procurement, quality assurance, financial, logistics and delivery activities;
3. Preparing and sending out tender bidding documents/requests for regular and specialized supplies (including consultancy and outsourced services);
4. Scheduling procurement in line with the approved budget;
5. Providing oversight to the requisitions process to ensure competitive quotations for the purchases of good;
6. Ensuring that best practices are employed in the supply chain management;
7. Preparing professional opinion for consideration by the Executive Director;
8. Facilitating procurement committee meetings;
9. Preparing the annual procurement plans in liaison with user departments;
10. Ensuring that services and goods are delivered on time and are within stated specifications and standards;
11. Ensuring proper inventory control;
12. Monitoring usage of purchases and supplies to ensure that irregularity, duplication and wastage is minimized; and
13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management.

Person Specifications 

For appointment to the grade of Principal, Supply Chain Management Officer, a person must have: -

1. Master’s degree in Business Administration procurement, Social Sciences, Purchasing, Commerce, Economics or related discipline;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, procurement, Social Sciences, Purchasing, Commerce, Economics or related discipline;
3. A minimum period of eight (8) years’ cumulative work experience;
4. At least four (4) years relevant work experience at supervisory level;
5. Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing;
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Application and Submission 

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to access the detailed descriptions of the job requirements, the application guidelines and job application form on Authority’s website https://www.aca.go.ke.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form indicating the job reference number on the Job Application Form and on the envelope. Applicants should attach a covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.

All applications should be addressed to and received by the undersigned in hard copy not later than 21^st February, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time.

Executive Director
Anti-Counterfeit Authority
3^rd Floor, National Water Plaza
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 47771-00100
NAIROBI

Important Information to Note

1. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
2. ACA Does not charge any fees in the recruitment process.
3. Anti-Counterfeit Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth, minorities, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
4. Late applications and soft copy applications shall NOT be considered.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting the following clearance certificates:

• 1. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  2. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  3. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
  4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
  5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).