KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned in line with the timing and approved sourcing methods
2.    Relationship management and engagement of stakeholders for the assigned Category. The stakeholders include Branch            Managers, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants.
3.    Implement controls, process improvements and ensure compliance to regulatory compliance for the assigned Category.
4.    Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for the Category as assigned during the business cycle.
5.    Implement the supplier contract calendar, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations of contracts. 
6.    Review Suppliers Performance and take appropriate actions for breaches of agreed service levels. 
7.    Responsible for pricing, data integrity, contract records and supplier records.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a.    Academic & Professional

Particulars    Detail    Specific Field or Qualification    Need Type 
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

b.    Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required
    
4

Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type 
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