Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management

About the role

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, a full-time on-site management position in Nairobi. The office holder assists the Authority in achieving its strategic goals through efficient and effective systems for acquiring goods, works and services, disposing of assets, and complying with public procurement laws.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review internal supply chain policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Monitor contract management by user departments so contracts are implemented according to their terms and conditions.
• Develop and implement procurement and disposal plans, and procure goods, services and works and dispose assets in line with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act, 2015.
• Identify, select and prequalify suppliers of goods, equipment, works and services.
• Coordinate the development of contract terms and tenders, and liaise with the legal function on contract drafting and supplier management.
• Manage vendor relations, including ensuring timely payments under supply agreements.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, services, vehicles and related machinery and goods, using modern inventory management techniques.
• Coordinate market surveys to establish value for money and spearhead sourcing of external suppliers and service providers.

Required profile

• At least 12 years of relevant work experience, three of which at a supervisory or management level in a large organization or comparable position.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management option) or Business Administration (Supplies Management/Procurement option), or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Valid practicing license from the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or a relevant professional body, and KISM membership.
• Completed a leadership course of at least four weeks from an accredited institution.
• Merit shown in work performance and results.

To apply, submit a completed CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID, addressed to the Director General, NTSA, by 5.00 p.m. on 1 December 2026.