Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a national body for professionals in the practice of procurement and supplies management in Kenya. The Institute draws its mandate from the Supplies Practitioners Management Act No.17 of 2007.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Shall be the Accounting Officer of the Institute;
• Keep all documents and records of all assets of the Institute;
• Prepare all documents due for gazettement as directed by the Council;
• Keep the seal of the Council in such custody as the Council may direct;
• In consultation with the Council, be responsible for the direction of the affairs and transactions of the Institute, the exercise, discharge and performance of its objectives, functions and duties;
• Ensure the maintenance of efficiency and discipline by all staff of the Institute;
• Manage the budget of the Institute to ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
• Implement the Council’s decisions and resolutions;
• Exercise leadership and managerial oversight of the Institute’s core mandate and functions;
• Provide general oversight of all KISM activities, manage the day-to-day operations, and smooth functioning and efficiency within the Institute;
• Provide leadership in the development of the Institute’s programs providing quality assurance and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, regular evaluation, and an effective performance management system;
• Develop and oversee efficient and effective strategies for recruitment, selection, retention, and evaluation of staff;
• Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, County Governments, international organizations, privatesector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders;
• Promote values and principles as spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the Institute;
• Lead, oversee, and ensure the implementation of applicable supplies practitioners standards in Kenya;
• Facilitate effective communication between the organization and the stakeholders;
• Develop and implement an effective performance management system for staff of the Institute;
• Guide and spearhead research on best practices with regard to supply chain in Kenya; and
• Exercise and perform any other functions which the Council may determine from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resource, Administration, Finance, Law, Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resource, Administration, Finance, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification and Membership to a professional body where applicable.
• At least Fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) years of which should been at a management level.
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution