Responsibilities

• Manage self and the assigned team of sourcing managers and specialists.
• Develop and execute the annual category management plan and budget within the approved limits.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans, risk management, compliance, and regulatory controls for the assigned category.
• Relationship management and engagement of key stakeholders for the assigned category: Heads of Department, Subsidiaries, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Management Tender Committee, and the Group Executive Committee
• Implement standards, controls, processes, or regulatory determined procedures for the Category.
• Implement cost management programs/initiatives for the assigned category during the business cycle and strategically negotiate contracts to deliver optimal outcomes for the Bank.
• Manage the supplier contract calendar for the Category, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, and cancellations of contracts.
• Manage suppliers’ performance for the assigned category, monitor and review service level agreements, hold review meetings.
• Review and analyse data on industry trends and devise long term strategy for optimal category decision making.

Requirements

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree    Business Related/Social Sciences

Professional Qualifications    

• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License
•  Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent
• Master’s degree    MBA /Business Related

Experience 

Detail    Minimum No of Years   

• 5 years Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation)
• 3 years Logistics
• 5 years Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge)
• Supplier Management