Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
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 the 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, and cancellations.
- Review Supplier’s 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.
- Manage the Supplier Contract Calendar for Category, Review
expiries, inclusions, retirements, and cancellations.
The Person
For the above position,
the successful applicant should have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree In Business Related/Social Sciences /Supply
Chain Management
- Professional Qualifications, Member of Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
(CIPS) or equivalent will be an additional advantage.
- A master’s degree in MBA /Business or a related field will be
an added advantage.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience required.
- 4 years’ experience in Procurement Strategy Management
(development & implementation).
- 1 year experience in Logistics
- 4 years’ experience of Commercial Experience (negotiation,
market analysis & knowledge).
- 4 years’ experience in Supplier Management
How To Apply
Apply Before : 12/01/2023, 11:59 PM