Chief Manager – Strategy & Planning-CM/S/3/26

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Kenya Revenue Authority was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya, which became effective on 1st July 1995. KRA is charged with collecting revenue on behalf of the government of Kenya.
The core functions of the Authority are: -
To assess, collect and account for all revenues in accordance with the written laws and the specified provisions of the written laws.
To advise on matters relating to the administration of, and collection of revenue under the written laws or the specified provisions of the written laws.
To perform such other functions in relation to revenue as the Minster may direct.

JOB SUMMARY

The job holder shall be responsible for the development of best practice strategies to enhance corporate purchasing and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) functionFor appointment to this job, the candidate must have:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Business-related or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University is an added advantage.Diploma in Supply Chain Management CPSP-K (Part III) or CIPS-Graduate Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.Valid Practicing license issued by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage.Cumulative service period of seven(7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in middle-level management or in a comparable position in Supply Chain Management function. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulate and implement Supply Chain strategies for the Section.Develop and implement annual work plans and budgetOversee the development, formulation and review of procurement policies, procedures and processes.Implement procurement plans in line with the Public Procurement Legal Framework.Coordinate and review the consolidation of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) in line with statutory requirements as well as implementation for specific categories.Coordinate Procurement of Leases.Analyse procurement data to drive efficiency and improve supplier performance, cost control, and service quality ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate reporting requirements.Manage systems and processes within the department that tracks and reports efficiencies, data management and control to inform benefits realized by procurement activity.Develop SMEs and Special Interest Groups in collaboration with user departments, and implement a communication strategy to support the initiative.Coordinate market research and evaluate innovative products and services in partnership with end user departments and other interested groups.Oversee Supply Chain Management operations in all RegionsOversee implementation of corporate initiative in the Section. Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems and Risk Management programmes.Promote staff career development and performanace enhancement within the Section.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Supply and demand planning, Quality control and supervision, Logistics planning and management, Operative management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education