Moi University is a public university located in the town of Eldoret in western Kenya. It was the second public university to be established in Kenya, after the University of Nairobi

Ref. MU/ADM/02/9/2023

The Supply Chain Manager will be the overall officer in charge of the procurement and disposal services in the University and will be reporting to the Vice-Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters of procurement, supplies and disposal management inthe University; Pra”
• Advising the University Management on Policy and Regulatory matters relating to procurement and management of supplies;
• Defining systems, drafting and issuing procedural manuals and procedures for procurement and management of University Goods, Work and Services;
• Ensuring that Procurement procedures, regulations and the applicable laws are properly implemented and continuously improved and that supplies acquired are properly accounted for;
• Advising on Training and Development Needs of Procurement Staff;
• Advising Management on matters relating to staffing of Procurement Department;
• Monitoring the overall usage of University Supplies and reporting te the Vice-Chancellor;
• Preparing Professional opinion to the Vice-Chancellor for award of Contracts;
• Responding to Audit queries on procurement issues whenever they are raised;
• Recruiting and training of Procurement Staff;
• Preparing Procurement Reports to the Vice-Chancellor; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for direct appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part IV (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• Have fourteen (14) years’ relevant working experience five (5) of which must have been as Deputy Head of a Procurement Unit in a busy organization;
• Have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown ability, initiative and merit in managing Purchasing and Supplies function in a busy organization.
• PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage.

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part IV (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have-served in the grade of Deputy Supply Chain Manager, Scale 13 (XIII) for at least three (3) years;
• Provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• Have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• Have a certificate in strategic leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage.