Strategic Sourcing Category Manager at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned, Timing and Sourcing Methods
• Relationship Management and engagement of Stakeholders for Category as assigned: Branch Managers, Heads of Department, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Implement standards, controls, processes, or regulatory determined procedures for Category as assigned.
• Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for Category as assigned during the business cycle.
• Implement the Supplier Contract Calendar for Category as assigned, Review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations.
• Review Suppliers Performance for CATEGORY as assigned; data collation and analysis for Service Level Agreements, participate in review meetings.
• Responsible for pricing data integrity, contract records and supplier records.
• Manage the Supplier Contract Calendar for Category, Review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations.

The Person

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

• Bachelor’s Degree In Business Related/Social Sciences /Supply Chain Management 
• 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 will be an additional advantage. 
• Master’s degree in MBA /Business or related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• 4 years’ experience of Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation).
• 1 year experience of Logistics
• 4 years’ experience of Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge).
• 4 years’ experience of Supplier Management