Supply Chain Management Officer at IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens to fill vacant positions of a Supply Chain Management Officer.

IPOA's main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

IPOA/HR/20/2026; SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER II JOB GRADE IPOA 9 (1 POSITION)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)

Grade IPOA 9
Department
Supply Chain Management
Location / Work Station
Headquarters
Section / Unit
Supply Chain Management
Reports to
Senior Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management

Job Purpose

This cadre is responsible for management and administration of the supply chain function to ensure timely availability of goods, works and services in the Authority.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting in the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on supply chain management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
2. Conducting market surveys/research to inform procurement of goods, works and services;
3. Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on supply chain processes in the Authority;
4. Conducting registration/prequalification of suppliers and maintenance of the lists;
5. Updating inventory/stores in compliance with the relevant regulations;
6. Updating records in the division;
7. Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the division;
8. Implementing risks mitigation measures;
9. Issuing items to staff as per the requisition;
10. Develop and implement individual work plan.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); and
3. Proficiency in computer applications.

Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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