The Position:
Reporting to Head, Procurement, the job holder will be required to manage the procurement process within the category by offering commercial advice and authorization of contracts, purchase commitments and expenditure.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify the category strategy, establish and lead cross functional teams to implement
Develop, implement and manage the procurement plan for the category; consolidation of Requirements, timing and sourcing methods
Optimize procurement spend within the category and ensure value for money and generate savings
Develop and maintain Business Continuity, Risk and Compliance Management & Regulatory controls for Category.
Use leading practice procurement tools to develop and implement the sourcing strategies
Relationship Management and engagement of Key Stakeholders for Category: continually monitor and understand internal stakeholder activities and requirements to offer effective procurement support within the category
Ensure that the KCB’s Social/Corporate Responsibility policy is invoked within the entire procurement process for the procurement category
Manage and develop supplier relationships to deliver performance on costs, service and quality
Provide input to facilitate review of policies, procedures and processes to align them to best procurement practices, and implement the standards, controls, processes and procedures.
Manage the Supplier Contract Calendar for the Category; Review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations.
The Person:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related field from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is required.
Master degree is an added advantage
A minimum 6 Years’ experience covering:
3 years experience in Procurement Startegy Management
2 years experience in Logistics
3 years experience in Supplier management
2 years commercial experience (negotiation, market analysis)
Appreciation of regulatory framework and internal policies.
Customer Service Skills
Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by May 13, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: LOG 02/2016
