Group Supply Chain Governance Frameworks Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Role Purpose:

To support in the design, implementation, and maintenance the overarching governance framework for the Group's supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, risk management principles, and operational efficiency across all subsidiaries and Process-Centric Teams (PCTs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Governance Framework Development: Support in the development and maintenance of a robust governance framework for supply chain processes, including policies, procedures, and standards aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Policy & Procedure Development and Management: Lead the creation, review, and update of all supply chain policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring they are comprehensive, clear, and easily accessible. This includes supporting the development of policies for all 10 PCTs in supply chain and for all subsidiaries and supporting the development of procedures for these areas.
• Committee Charters and Terms of Reference Development: Support the development of committee charters and terms of reference for supply chain governance bodies and forums, ensuring clarity of purpose, scope, and operational guidelines.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Drive standardization of supply chain policies and systems across the Group, identifying and implementing industry best practices to enhance efficiency and control.
• Contract Governance Support: Support the governance aspects of contract management in supply chain, including the development of policies and procedures related to contract lifecycle, performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Framework Implementation & Adoption: Oversee the effective implementation and adoption of the governance framework across all subsidiaries and PCTs, providing guidance and support.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in internal controls and compliance, risk, audit, corporate governance and legal to ensure the governance framework addresses their needs and concerns.
• Act as an advocate for robust supply chain governance, promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply chain governance framework, incorporating lessons learned from audits, risk assessments, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Desired Experience and Qualifications.

Number of Years:

• Significant experience advising on legal aspects related to policies.
• Must-have: 3+ years in supply chain management with a focus on governance, compliance, or process improvement roles.
• Ideal: 3+ years in a dedicated supply chain governance framework role.
• Experience in multi-national or multi-subsidiary organizations.

Markets:

• Critical: Experience operating within complex supply chain environments, preferably across multiple geographies.
• Preferred: Familiarity with supply chain landscapes in emerging markets.

Functional Areas:

• Core Governance Functions: Framework development, policy management, procedure development, committee charter development, process standardization, internal controls, and contract governance.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Procurement, logistics, vendor management, inventory management.

Other:

• Systems: Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms, process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Aris).
• Certifications: Preferred: Supply Chain Management certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM), Governance or Risk Management certification (e.g., GRCP, CRM).
• •Languages: English (fluent), French. 

Academic Certifications and Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Relevant certifications in Supply Chain Management or Governance.

Nice-to-Haves:

•  Master’s Degree (e.g., LLM, MBA with a focus on Supply Chain/Operations).
• Certifications: Professional certifications in Risk Management or Internal Controls.