Senior Sourcing Category Manager at KCB Bank Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...

 

Senior Sourcing Category Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 - 5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

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 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to KCB Bank Kenya on eoin.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com to apply

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