The Principal Supplies Officer has the prime responsibility for providing expertise and services in procurement, storage and supply of goods and services for the RS by performing his/her functions in accordance with Financial Order Part I and III and any other appropriate regulations
Main Activities
Supervises the functions of supplies unit, instruct and guide subordinate staff in carrying out their duties and ensure they are effectively performed
Cooperates closely with other sections heads to ensure their respective annual procurement plans are timely prepared and submitted to supplies unit for compilation into the annual procurement plan of the region
Supervises and coordinates sourcing and ordering of all supplies or materials and services as per annual procurement plan
Facilitates prompt and efficient provision of supplies services to all sections
Prepares reports on supplies and materials management
Assist the RAS to reply to all audit queries
Participates in reviewing LGAs opportunities and obstacles to development,
Participates in developing interventions to address the opportunities and obstacles identified,
Participates in proposing capacity building measures basing on identified obstacles,
Participates in regional strategic planning, focusing also on institutional strengthening through tooling, retooling, staffing and staff training.
