Principal Supply Chain Management Officer at Kenya Veterinary Board 2026

Kenya Veterinary Board is hiring a Principal Supply Chain Management Officer on a permanent and pensionable basis. Apply for KVB/PSCMO/4/2026 by 27 October 2026.

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Principal Supply Chain Management Officer. The vacancy is based in the Supply Chain Management function and is offered on permanent and pensionable terms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing key procurement and supply chain activities, including procurement planning, supplier sourcing, tender processes, contract development, procurement reporting and disposal of obsolete assets. The position requires substantial professional experience and relevant procurement qualifications.

Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

• Position: Principal Supply Chain Management Officer
• Grade: KVB 5
• Equivalent CSG/JG: CSG 8 / Job Group N
• Directorate/Department: Supply Chain Management
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Number of Positions: 1
• Reference Number: KVB/PSCMO/4/2026
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop, implement and review supply chain management policies, systems, regulations, procedures, strategies and programmes.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of procurement plans and budgets, including expected outcomes.
• Coordinate the sourcing of suppliers through requests for quotations.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods, services and works.
• Conduct market research and surveys.
• Approve stores requisitions for the issuance of goods.
• Coordinate the preparation of purchase orders and obtain authorised signatures.
• Forward procurement documents to the Finance Manager for payment processing.
• Prepare quarterly reports for submission to the National Treasury and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
• Coordinate the development of detailed tender specifications and performance standards for the procurement of capital equipment, goods and services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with government procedures and regulations.
• Coordinate procurement of goods, works and services in compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, applicable regulations and circulars, as well as internationally recognised procurement procedures.
• Coordinate the cost-effective disposal of obsolete machinery, equipment, furniture and other salvage goods in accordance with government policies and procedures.
• Review progress reports and annual reports relating to the procurement function.
• Develop terms of contracts and tenders for the procurement of equipment, materials and services.
• Assess and evaluate the capability and performance of suppliers of goods, works and services.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• At least nine years of cumulative experience in the relevant field.
• At least three years of the required experience must have been served at the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position.
• 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) qualification or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or an equivalent professional body.
• Must be in good standing with the relevant professional body.
• Valid practising licence.
• Management course lasting at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Documents Required

Applicants are required to upload the following documents in PDF format when submitting their applications:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover letter or application letter.
• CPSP-K qualification or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• KISM membership certificate or equivalent professional body membership certificate showing good standing.
• Management course certificate for a course lasting at least four weeks from a recognised institution.

Clearance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:

• Kenya Revenue Authority – valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations – Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Higher Education Loans Board – Compliance Certificate, where applicable.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission – Self-Declaration Form.
• Credit Reference Bureau – Certificate of Clearance or Credit Report.

How to Apply

Before applying, candidates should ensure that their educational qualifications, professional qualifications, work history and experience, and membership in professional bodies have been properly completed in the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment system.

Applications for the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer position should be submitted online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal.

• Position: Principal Supply Chain Management Officer.
• Reference Number: KVB/PSCMO/4/2026.
• Number of positions: 1.
• Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable.
• Upload the required documents in PDF format.
• Ensure all professional qualifications and membership details are correctly provided.
• Submit the application before the stated closing date.
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time.

The Principal Supply Chain Management Officer position provides an opportunity for an experienced procurement and supply chain professional to contribute to the effective management of procurement systems, supplier relationships, tender processes, compliance and asset disposal within the Kenya Veterinary Board.