Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing regulations and policies on supply chain management.
• Supporting the preparation of procurement plans and preparing procurement estimates of expenditure.
• Verifying and disposing of stores.
• Coordinating receipt of goods and services from suppliers and issuance to consumers.
• Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores.
• Stock taking and preparing stock reconciliations.
• Assessing the performance of suppliers and contractors.
• Inventory and stock control.
• Following up on the payment of suppliers of goods and services.
• Conducting procurement market research.
• Identifying and compiling areas of risk in the department.
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the department.
• Implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
• Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets, and performance contracts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable position.
• 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 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body, and in good standing where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates may access the detailed job description, specifications, and experience required for the position from the AHB’s Website: https://affordablehousingboard.go.ke or www.acalconsulting.co.ke/Careers.

Candidates should submit their applications including the cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and detailed CV, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone.

Applicants MUST submit their completed application via E-mail ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke addressed to:

THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI.

Note: Although the position is for Senior Supply Chain Management Officer, the posting instructions explicitly state that the email subject shall read "CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER" and the job reference quoted must be "Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1". Applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5 p.m. E.A.T.