Assistant Director - Supply Chain Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the Commission’s supply chain management policies manual, plans, regulations and procedures;
• Advising on all policy matters on supply chain management;
• Facilitating compliance with established and internationally recognized supply chain management procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines in all procurement transactions;
• Monitoring and evaluation of usage of procured goods and services;
• Introducing modern inventory management techniques and benchmarks;
• Evaluating the performance of suppliers and contractors;
• Facilitating payment of suppliers of goods and services;
• Coordinating procurement market research;
• Facilitating disposal of unserviceable stores; and
• Coordinating implementation of e-procurement strategies.

Requirements and Competencies

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option), Marketing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership/Corporate Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Valid membership to a relevant professional body;
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.