Manager Supply Chain Management

Kenya’s National Lottery is a national initiative designed to bring fairness, opportunity, and funding for good causes that move the country forward. The National Lottery Board (NLB) is the public institution mandated to oversee and safeguard the National Lottery—ensuring it is run with integrity, transparency, and in the best interest of the Kenyan people. The Manager Supply Chain Management is a senior leadership position responsible for the development and implementation of supply chain management and procurement policies, strategies, and procedures. Reporting to the Accounting Officer (CEO/Fund Administrator), the role ensures that the National Lottery Board (NLB) and the National Lottery Fund operate in full compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and other relevant legal frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of supply chain management and procurement policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Advise the Accounting Officer (CEO/Fund Administrator) on procurement matters to ensure full compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement laws and regulations in the acquisition of goods, works, and services, and disposal of assets for both NLB and the National Lottery Fund.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee implementation of the annual procurement and disposal plans.
• Provide professional opinion on tender evaluations and disposal processes to support decision-making by the CEO.
• Coordinate and facilitate end-to-end procurement processes across departments.
• Provide secretariat services to procurement committees in line with statutory requirements.
• Establish and enforce measures to uphold integrity, transparency, and professional standards in supply chain management.
• Align departmental procurement plans with budgets and organisational priorities.
• Monitor market trends and advise management on pricing, sourcing strategies, and value for money.
• Develop and implement supplier performance management frameworks.
• Oversee management of contracts, stores, inventory, and procurement records.
• Manage disposal of assets in accordance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Prepare and submit statutory procurement and disposal reports to PPRA.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in a good standing.
• A valid practicing license from KISM.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated a high Degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Application documents including detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identification Card, and other relevant testimonials should be submitted to:

The Chairperson
National Lottery Board
25th Floor Old Mutual Towers, Hospital Road
Upper Hill
P.O. Box 30933 – 00100
NAIROBI

• Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “APPLICATION FOR MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, REF NO: NLB/ MSCM/3”.
• Applications must be received on or before 8 June 2026, 5pm East African Time.
• The National Lottery Board is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’. Female candidates and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.