Senior Sourcing Category Manager

Responsible for the management of the acquisition of goods and services for the assigned category and ensuring that processes and tools are in place and optimised to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 with key stakeholders for the assigned category: Heads of Departments, Subsidiaries, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Divisional Directors, Management Tender Committee, and the Executive Committees.
• 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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business related/Social Sciences /Supply Chain Management is required.
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License is required.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is added advantage.
• Master’s degree in MBA /Business or related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years’ experience in Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation) is essential.
• 3 years’ experience in Logistics is essential.
• 5 years’ Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge) is essential.
• 5 years’ Stakeholder Management is essential.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.