Reporting to Procurement Manager, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers of goods and services for an assigned Category/Portfolio which entails market research, analysis, price negotiation, basic preparation of contract terms and conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned; Timing and Sourcing Methods
- Relationship 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 Person
- Bachelor’s Degree - Business Related/Social Sciences
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
- Master degree in a Business Related field will be an added advantage
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, 2 of which must be in Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation).
- 1 year Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge)
- 1 year experience in Supplier Management
- 1 year experience in Logistics
- Project Management Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Be a team player
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by Jan. 27, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: PROC 01/2014
