Chief Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of National ID, academic & professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV. Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, County Assembly Service Board, County Assembly of Taita Taveta, P.O. Box 1142-80304, Wundanyi, or hand delivered to the Clerk's office, County Assembly precincts, Wundanyi, to be received on or before Thursday, 10th September, 2026 at 5.00p.m. For more details, visit the Assembly's official website: www.taitatavetaassembly.go.ke.

Show Your Public-Sector Procurement Mastery

This role sits at the heart of county assembly operations, where every shilling must be accounted for and every tender above board. Hiring panels for senior supply chain posts in government probe your grasp of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, your crisis management style, and how you've handled vendor pressure before.

1. Lead with your KISM registration and practicing certificate: These are non-negotiable gatekeepers. Place them prominently on your CV and in your cover letter's first paragraph, so the panel immediately sees you meet the statutory bar.

2. Quantify your 10 years of experience: Don't just list job titles. For each role, state the value of contracts you managed, the size of teams you led, and any cost savings you delivered. For example, "Reduced procurement cycle time by 20% while overseeing KES 150M in annual spend."

3. Prepare a story about a tough tender committee meeting: As secretary, you'll face pushback from members and bidders. Have a concrete example where you navigated a dispute or kept the process transparent under pressure.

4. Show you know the county assembly context: Mention your familiarity with the County Governments Act and the specific challenges of county procurement, like dealing with local suppliers and tight budgets. If you've worked in a county assembly before, highlight that.

5. Bring a sample Service Level Agreement: Since you'll be drafting SLAs for third-party providers, bring a redacted example from your past work. It proves you can turn vague expectations into measurable KPIs.

6. Brush up on stock management terminology: The role involves monitoring stock levels and re-order points. Be ready to discuss how you've used inventory software or managed demand forecasting in a public-sector setting.

7. Emphasize your computer proficiency: Many senior officers stumble on this. List the specific tools you use—ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, Excel for spend analysis—and be prepared to demonstrate your skills if asked.

8. Prepare for integrity questions: Public procurement is a corruption hotspot. Expect questions about how you handle bribery attempts or conflicts of interest. Have a clear, principled answer that shows you prioritize the public good.