General Manager, Procurement

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 RelationshipsCustomers 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