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. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Academic & Professional Education     Bachelor’s degree    Business Related/Social Sciences    RQ Professional Qualifications    Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License    RQ Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent    AA Master’s degree    MBA /Business Related     AA Experience Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required    7 years Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type[2] Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation)    5    ES Logistics    3    ES Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge)    5    ES Stakeholder Management    5    ES go to method of application »