Job
Supply Chain Management Department.Sourcing Category Manager
- Organization: KCB Group
- Location: Kenya
- Category: Full-time
About this opportunity
As the Sourcing Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our sourcing plans. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and managing category strategies, fostering strong vendor relationships, and engaging internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain operations and overall business success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned in line with the timing and approved sourcing methods
• Relationship management and engagement of stakeholders for the assigned Category. The stakeholders include Branch Managers, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Implement controls, process improvements and ensure compliance to regulatory compliance for the assigned Category.
• Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for the Category as assigned during the business cycle.
• Implement the supplier contract calendar, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations of contracts.
• Review Suppliers Performance and take appropriate actions for breaches of agreed service levels.
• Responsible for pricing, data integrity, contract records and supplier records.
• Academic & Professional
Particulars
Detail
Specific Field or Qualification
Need Type[1]
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Business Related/Social Sciences / Supply Chain Management
RQ
Professional Qualifications
Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
RQ
Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
AA
Master’s degree
MBA /Business Related
AA
2. Experience
Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required
3
Detail
Minimum No of Years
Need Type[1]
Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation)
4
ES
Procurement Category Management
4
ES
Logistics
2
ES
Commercial Experience (Knowledge of the market, negotiations and regulatory environment)
3
ES
Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
3
ES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned in line with the timing and approved sourcing methods
• Relationship management and engagement of stakeholders for the assigned Category. The stakeholders include Branch Managers, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Implement controls, process improvements and ensure compliance to regulatory compliance for the assigned Category.
• Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for the Category as assigned during the business cycle.
• Implement the supplier contract calendar, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations of contracts.
• Review Suppliers Performance and take appropriate actions for breaches of agreed service levels.
• Responsible for pricing, data integrity, contract records and supplier records.
• Academic & Professional
Particulars
Detail
Specific Field or Qualification
Need Type[1]
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Business Related/Social Sciences / Supply Chain Management
RQ
Professional Qualifications
Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
RQ
Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
AA
Master’s degree
MBA /Business Related
AA
2. Experience
Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required
3
Detail
Minimum No of Years
Need Type[1]
Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation)
4
ES
Procurement Category Management
4
ES
Logistics
2
ES
Commercial Experience (Knowledge of the market, negotiations and regulatory environment)
3
ES
Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
3
ES
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