Latest Recruitment 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 

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Job Description

• 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.

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.
• 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 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to attract and mobilize deposits.
• Ensure liabilities’ growth through revenue maximization and prudent cost management. 
• Identify and acquire new foreign currency business opportunities to achieve revenue growth.
• Retain and grow existing liability and foreign currency business in line with Corporate Banking Strategy.
• Support the delivery, availability, and visibility of foreign currency products across the value chain and contribute to new product development/customization for Corporate Banking segment.
• Ensure strong cross- selling of bank products to existing and new clients; and in this process, maintain effective liaison with all relevant business units in the Bank. 
• Develop and maintain productive strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer experience to ensure client retention and loyalty. 
• Provide input to the Asset and Liability Management Committee and actively ensure adherence to guidelines. 
• Maintain a detailed and current understanding of the industry; (at a macro, sector specific, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure opportunities maximization and risk mitigation. 
• Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 
• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing team. 

QUALIFICATIONS /EXPERIENCE

• University degree in business or related fields. Postgraduate and/or banking qualifications will be an added advantage. 
• 8-10 years’ relevant experience (preferably from large organizations) in corporate banking, banking operations, customer service, with at least 6 years in senior leadership positions.
• Sound understanding of value chain banking, corporate products, and foreign currency flows/solutions.
• Track record of attaining targets of business growth and profitability in deposits/foreign currency within the banking sector.
• Have an appreciation and operating knowledge of the banking industry, regulation, market, trends as well as opportunities and challenges. 
• Demonstrable innovation orientation to ensure that the Bank remains on the cutting edge of provision of Corporate Banking and foreign currency solutions.
• Demonstrable cross-cultural, relationship management skills, networking and negotiation skills. 
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business and banking operations.
• Excellent people management skills including a strong talent development focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.