Senior Sourcing Category Manager at KCB Bank Kenya

Job Description

• 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.

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related/Social Sciences /Supply Chain Management 
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License
• Master’s degree in MBA /Business or related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years’ experience of Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation).
• 3 years’ experience of Logistics
• 5 years’ experience of Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge).
• 5 years’ experience of Supplier Management