Senior Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application with copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates, and 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 Procurement Precision Before the Interview

This role sits at the heart of county spending, so the panel will probe your ability to balance compliance, cost, and delivery. They want to see that you can run a tender process without leaks and keep every shilling accounted for.

1. Map your experience to the Public Procurement Act: Review the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the regulations that govern county assemblies. Be ready to cite specific sections you have applied in past roles, such as handling bid evaluations or managing framework contracts.

2. Quantify your procurement wins: On your CV, show numbers: value of contracts you managed, percentage savings achieved, or reduction in procurement cycle time. For example, 'Cut tender processing time from 45 to 30 days while maintaining compliance.'

3. Prepare a compliance story: Think of a time you caught a non-compliant bid or prevented a conflict of interest. Describe how you handled it and what you did to strengthen controls.

4. Brush up on KISM ethics: Since KISM membership is required, expect questions on professional ethics and integrity. Rehearse how you would handle a bribery attempt or pressure from a supplier.

5. Show you can work with users: The role involves liaising with various departments to plan procurement. Prepare an example of how you aligned a procurement plan with budget cycles and user needs.

6. Demonstrate computer proficiency: Be ready to discuss your experience with procurement software, spreadsheets, and e-procurement systems. If you have used IFMIS or similar, highlight that.

7. Know the county context: Research Taita Taveta County's current development priorities and any recent procurement challenges. Mentioning specific projects shows you are genuinely interested in this role.

8. Prepare for panel questions on public service: As a public institution, they will assess your commitment to service and accountability. Have a clear answer on why you want to work for the county assembly and how you handle pressure.