Category Sourcing Specialist - Corporate & Commercial Services at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

• Reporting to the Category Sourcing Custer Lead, the role holder will create and implement sourcing strategies and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Safaricom. The role holder will also be responsible for the development of mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. They will drive results through Life Cycle management of the signed contracts and demonstrate delivery of the overall category and business efficiency objective. The purpose of the role is to add value to the organization by effectively managing the procurement cycle and driving successful business outcome through the application of Category and Contract management. 
• In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic interface between Business Units and Supply Chain /Primary contact Person for sourcing requirements.
• Lead and support sourcing projects for the Corporate and Commercial categories; from requirement gathering to contracting,
• Develop the category in line with the Corporate and Commercial Strategy and under the supervision of the Corporate and Commercial Services Sourcing Lead
• Maintain knowledge database of supplier’s markets, sub-categories, capabilities, technology, cost analysis and key performance indicators within the category.
• Champion value delivery initiatives in the category including cost reduction in line with efficiency programs.
• Develop, Implement and Maintain procurement Plans for the category.
• Lead and support sourcing activities, launch Request for Proposal, e-auction, and others.
• Negotiate and facilitate implementation of long-term agreements and / or partnerships within the category.
• Enforce supplier Payment Terms that are, cost favorable to the company and guided per policy.
• Perform contract analysis, risk evaluation and cost analysis and subsequent contract review to support efficiency programs.
• Develop and fully implement supplier catalogues/pricelists within the ERP system. 
• Monitor the Supplier performance and drive correction action where required.
• Deliver categories reports & ad-hoc analysis and presentations.
• Work in an Agile way being part of cross-category and cross-functional projects.
• Contribute to the development of the Supply Chain policies, process and procedures in the periodical reviews as well as ensure compliance.