Job Purpose

To lead the Bank's procurement function, ensuring goods and services are sourced at the best value and in compliance with the Bank's procurement policy.

Key Responsibilities

Technical 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 Relationships

Customers of this Position

• All staff
• Suppliers

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

Experience

• 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