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Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
Kenya Veterinary Board
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Kenya Veterinary Board
- Position
- Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
- Location
- Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent and pensionable
- Experience
- 9+ years total, 3+ senior level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Positions
- 1
- Application deadline
- 27 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 8 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
The Kenya Veterinary Board is hiring a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer to coordinate procurement, supplier management, and asset disposal. You will ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act while managing policy development and reporting.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Permanent and pensionable employment
- Grade KVB 5 (CSG 8)
- Strict adherence to Public Procurement Act
- Deadline: 27 October 2026
What’s offered
- Permanent and pensionable terms of service.
- Grade KVB 5 (equivalent to CSG 8 / Job Group N).
Key responsibilities
- Develop and review supply chain policies, systems, and procedures.
- Coordinate procurement plans, budgets, and tender specifications.
- Source suppliers via quotations and conduct market research.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
- Prepare purchase orders and forward documents for payment authorization.
- Evaluate supplier capability and performance regularly.
- Approve stores requisitions and coordinate cost-effective asset disposal.
- Submit quarterly reports to the National Treasury and PPRA.
Who should apply?
This role suits experienced supply chain professionals holding CPSP-K certification and KISM membership, seeking a permanent leadership position within Kenya's public sector regulatory bodies.
Key requirements
- 9+ years supply chain experience
- 3+ years senior-level experience
- Relevant Bachelor's degree
- CPSP-K certification
- KISM membership in good standing
- Valid practising licence
- 4-week management course
What you should know
- One post available in the Supply Chain Management Department.
- Applications close on Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT.
- Upload all required documents as PDFs.
How to apply
- Apply online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal.
- Create an account, log in, and complete your profile.
- Upload CV, cover letter, CPSP-K certificate, KISM membership proof, and management course certificate.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Ref: KVB/PSCMO/4/2026
Position: Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
Grade: KVB 5 (equivalent to CSG 8 / Job Group N)
Number of posts: 1
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
Department: Supply Chain Management
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kenya Veterinary Board is recruiting a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer to coordinate its procurement, supplier management, stores and asset disposal, in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy and planning
- Develop, implement and review supply chain management policies, systems, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans, budgets and expected outcomes.
- Review progress and annual reports of the procurement function.
Procurement
- Coordinate the sourcing of suppliers through requests for quotation, and carry out market research and surveys.
- Coordinate detailed tender specifications and performance standards for procuring capital equipment, goods and services, in strict compliance with government procedures and regulations.
- Coordinate the procurement of goods, works and services in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, its regulations, circulars and internationally recognised procurement procedures.
- Develop contract and tender terms for procuring equipment, materials and services.
- Coordinate the preparation of purchase orders, get them authorised, and forward procurement documents to the finance manager for payment.
- Make sure goods, services and works are delivered on time.
Suppliers, stores and disposal
- Assess and evaluate the capability and performance of suppliers of goods, works and services.
- Approve stores requisitions for issue.
- Coordinate the cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods, in line with government policies and procedures.
Reporting
- Prepare quarterly reports for the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- At least nine (9) years' experience in the relevant field, three (3) of them as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), or an equivalent professional body, in good standing.
- A valid practising licence.
- A management course of at least four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal (link on this page). Create an account, log in, complete your profile, and upload the following as PDFs:
- Your CV
- A cover letter / application letter
- Your CPSP-K certificate, or an equivalent qualification
- Your KISM (or equivalent professional body) membership certificate, in good standing
- Your management course certificate (at least four weeks)
Closing date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time).
Position: Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
Grade: KVB 5 (equivalent to CSG 8 / Job Group N)
Number of posts: 1
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
Department: Supply Chain Management
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kenya Veterinary Board is recruiting a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer to coordinate its procurement, supplier management, stores and asset disposal, in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy and planning
- Develop, implement and review supply chain management policies, systems, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans, budgets and expected outcomes.
- Review progress and annual reports of the procurement function.
Procurement
- Coordinate the sourcing of suppliers through requests for quotation, and carry out market research and surveys.
- Coordinate detailed tender specifications and performance standards for procuring capital equipment, goods and services, in strict compliance with government procedures and regulations.
- Coordinate the procurement of goods, works and services in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, its regulations, circulars and internationally recognised procurement procedures.
- Develop contract and tender terms for procuring equipment, materials and services.
- Coordinate the preparation of purchase orders, get them authorised, and forward procurement documents to the finance manager for payment.
- Make sure goods, services and works are delivered on time.
Suppliers, stores and disposal
- Assess and evaluate the capability and performance of suppliers of goods, works and services.
- Approve stores requisitions for issue.
- Coordinate the cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods, in line with government policies and procedures.
Reporting
- Prepare quarterly reports for the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- At least nine (9) years' experience in the relevant field, three (3) of them as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), or an equivalent professional body, in good standing.
- A valid practising licence.
- A management course of at least four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal (link on this page). Create an account, log in, complete your profile, and upload the following as PDFs:
- Your CV
- A cover letter / application letter
- Your CPSP-K certificate, or an equivalent qualification
- Your KISM (or equivalent professional body) membership certificate, in good standing
- Your management course certificate (at least four weeks)
Closing date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time).