Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing supply chain management policies, standards, strategies, and guidelines as stipulated by the National Treasury and the PPRA.
• Organizing Supplier Sensitization Forums for Youth, Women, PWDs, and small/micro-enterprises to facilitate compliance with the 30% Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) as per Article 227 and Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Preparing and implementing the Laboratory’s procurement plan to realize organizational objectives.
• Preparing, publishing, and inviting tenders, proposals, and quotations in line with procurement procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining the assets register, including transfers and valuations.
• Receiving and opening tender documents, and evaluating tenders, quotations, and proposals.
• Maintaining and publishing the registered suppliers list on the Laboratory’s website and the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP).
• Preparing contract documents in line with award decisions, variations, and modifications in strict adherence to Section 139(1)(b) of the Act and Regulation 132(1).
• Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Laboratory by replenishing stock in good time.
• Coordinating the identification of obsolete, unserviceable, and surplus stores and equipment for disposal.
• Reviewing tender and contract documents before approval.
• Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Laboratory by suppliers.
• Ensuring satisfactory receipt of goods and maintaining the ability to rapidly deliver goods when requested.
• Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports.

Job Requirements

• A cumulative service period of Six (6) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Procurement and Logistics, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounts, Commerce, or any other relevant qualification AND a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or another recognized institution.
• Mandatory membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Applications must include a copy of the National Identification Card, a duly signed application letter, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Submission Guidelines:

• Hard Copy: Applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number NQCL NO.26/2026. Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer National Quality Control Laboratory University of Nairobi School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital P.O. Box 29726 – 00100, NAIROBI
• Soft Copy: Send via email to hr@nqcl.go.ke and copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.

Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.