Assistant Supply Chain/ Procurement Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities in the supply chain department to ensure smooth operations.
• Update the supplier master file in the ERP system with qualified suppliers to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Receive, verify, and process purchase requisitions from all departments, ensuring proper authorization.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), Local Service Orders (LSOs), and other documents in line with approved plans.
• Maintain an accurate register of all procurement transactions, contracts, and supplier records as required by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
• Source quotations from prequalified suppliers and prepare comparative statements for evaluation.
• Coordinate with stores and warehouse sections for timely delivery, receipt, inspection, and recording of goods.
• Support the preparation and submission of procurement reports and statutory returns to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
• Monitor stock levels of office supplies and stationery to initiate timely replenishment.
• Prepare and circulate internal correspondence, memos, and notifications related to supply chain operations.
• Support periodic stock-taking, asset verification, and inventory audits.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by authority.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Must hold a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Stores and Materials Management, Business Administration (Procurement Option), Business Management (Supply Chain Option), Commerce (Procurement / Supply Chain Option), or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, stores management, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in ICT, including practical experience with procurement systems, stock management tools, or inventory management software.
• Membership or student affiliation with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) is considered an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating academic qualifications, professional qualifications, experience, and professional body memberships. The application must include valid email addresses, telephone contacts, and details of 2 referees. Copies of certificates, national ID, and evidence of professional body membership must be attached.

Address applications to: The Principal/Board of Governors’ Secretary Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf P.O.Box 194 – 40222, OYUGIS.

Applications must be received on or before 5:00 pm on 15th May 2026.