Sourcing Category Manager at KCB Bank Kenya

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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, . The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries.Key Responsibilities Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned, Timing and Sourcing MethodsRelationship 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. The PersonFor the above position, the successful applicant should have the following: A bachelor’s degree in a Business Related/Social Sciences / Supply Chain Management field.A Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.At Least 3 years’ experience in Procurement.At Least 2 years’ experience in Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation).At Least 2 years’ experience in Supplier ManagementAt Least 1 year experience in Logistics and Commercial (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge).