Senior Supply Chain Management Officer

About

The Senior Supply Chain Management Officer will develop and review supply chain policies and strategies, manage procurement planning and tender-related processes, maintain supplier and asset records, and prepare supply chain reports. Applicants need three years of relevant experience, specified procurement or related academic qualifications, an advanced CIPS diploma or equivalent, a valid KISM practising licence, professional membership, and computer proficiency. Job grade: IRA 6 Salary: Kes. 178,500p.m x 15,600– 287,700p.m Duty station: Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi

How to apply

Submit biodata online by filling in the form provided in the link “IRA Job Application November 2026 Fill in form” or by scanning the QR code. In addition, send a hard copy of a duly signed application letter enclosing a Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National Identification Card; include current salary, telephone number, e-mail address and names and addresses of three (3) referees. Address hard copy applications to the Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep-Re Place, P.O Box 43505-00100, Nairobi; send by post or deliver to the Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill. Applications should be sealed, marked Confidential and indicate the job reference.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing supply chain management policies, standards, strategies, guidelines.
• Organizing Supplier Sensitization Forums for Youths, Women, PWDS and small and micro-enterprises to facilitate compliance to 30% Access to Government Procurement Opportunities as Article 227 and Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and PPDA, 2015.
• Preparing and implementing the Authority’s procurement plan in order to realize its objectives.
• Preparing and maintaining assets register, transfer and valuation.
• Receiving and opening tender documents, evaluating tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Maintaining and publishing registered suppliers list on the Authority’s website and Public Electronic Government Procurement System Portal (eGPS)) in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Authority, by replenishing stock in good time.
• Coordinating the identification of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores and equipment for disposal.
• Reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval.
• Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Authority by suppliers.
• Ensuring satisfactory receipt of goods and provide ability to rapidly deliver goods when requested.
• Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience at the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Advanced Diploma from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Valid practicing License for supply chain management from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.
• Conflict management.