General Manager, Procurement
Your tasks
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Aspects
- Development of sound and cost-effective strategies for purchasing goods and services used by the Bank.
- Stakeholder management, including but not limited to the following:
- maintaining good relationships with key suppliers of the Bank.
- internal engagements to improve the match between user needs and quality standards/specifications.
- engagements with other industry players for benchmarking and best practices.
Business Aspects
- Align the procurement plans to the overall strategy of the Bank.
- Preparation of, and adherence to, service level agreements with user departments.
Planning & Control
- Carry out KYC review for all material suppliers of the Bank.
- Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses arising from the performance of suppliers.
- In conjunction with the Legal department, review all material supplier contracts to ensure that the terms and conditions are favourable to the Bank.
- Carry out periodic supplier performance evaluation.
- Perform secretariat functions of the Procurement Committee.
- Provide leadership to the procurement team.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Aspects
- Development of sound and cost-effective strategies for purchasing goods and services used by the Bank.
- Stakeholder management, including but not limited to the following:
- maintaining good relationships with key suppliers of the Bank.
- internal engagements to improve the match between user needs and quality standards/specifications.
- engagements with other industry players for benchmarking and best practices.
Business Aspects
- Align the procurement plans to the overall strategy of the Bank.
- Preparation of, and adherence to, service level agreements with user departments.
Planning & Control
- Carry out KYC review for all material suppliers of the Bank.
- Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses arising from the performance of suppliers.
- In conjunction with the Legal department, review all material supplier contracts to ensure that the terms and conditions are favourable to the Bank.
- Carry out periodic supplier performance evaluation.
- Perform secretariat functions of the Procurement Committee.
- Provide leadership to the procurement team.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills required for this Role
- Strategy Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical and Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of basic contract laws
- In-depth Knowledge of procurement and purchasing best practices
- Knowledge of Bank’s products and services
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management; or
- Business related degree and a Diploma in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a mandatory requirement
- 5 years of progressive experience in a procurement function and not less than 2 years in a supervisory role.
Competencies Required for this Role
- High Level of Integrity
- Team player
- Results Oriented
- Business awareness
- Effective Communication – verbal and written
- Self-drive with ability to work with minimum supervision
- Attention to detail
Knowledge and Skills required for this Role
- Strategy Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical and Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of basic contract laws
- In-depth Knowledge of procurement and purchasing best practices
- Knowledge of Bank’s products and services
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management; or
- Business related degree and a Diploma in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a mandatory requirement
- 5 years of progressive experience in a procurement function and not less than 2 years in a supervisory role.
Competencies Required for this Role
- High Level of Integrity
- Team player
- Results Oriented
- Business awareness
- Effective Communication – verbal and written
- Self-drive with ability to work with minimum supervision
- Attention to detail
Other
Key RelationshipsCustomers of this Position
- All staff
- Suppliers
Key RelationshipsCustomers of this Position
- All staff
- Suppliers