Principal Supply Chain Management Officer - FRC

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 9 of 2009.
FRC is government agency whose principal objective is to assist in the identification of the proceeds of crime, and combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals to fill the following position:
Principal Supply Chain Management OfficerRef: FRC/26/10
Grade: FRC 5
One (1) Post
The position reports to the Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management.
Job Specification:
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Identifying demand, planning and procurement of the items required by the user directorates and divisions;
ii. Implementing procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
iii. Reviewing preparation of technical qualifications;
iv. Participating in sourcing, supply evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
v. Developing procurement and proposal plans and budgets;
vi. Participating in board of survey exercises;
vii. Preparing tender advertisement notices and bid awards;
viii. Writing letters of notification after the tender evaluation;
ix. Preparing and signing of procurement professional opinion;
x. Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by inspection and acceptance committee;
xi. Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to FRC by suppliers and other service providers;
xii. Updating contract details in government portals and FRC websites;
xiii. Preparing Board papers in relation to procurement activities; and
xiv. Preparing response to issues raised at Board level in relation to procurement activities.
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Officer or in comparable position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and Logistics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body and in good standing;
iv. A valid practicing license;
v. Management Course Certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s recruitment portal: recruitment.frc.go.ke.
Applications should be received on or before 16th November, 2026 latest 17:00hrs (EAT).
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidate should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
2. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.
4. Successful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
FRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.