Group Procurement Specialist

Role Overview\n\nThe Group Procurement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end operational execution and coordination of non-technology procurement activities across the Group. This includes competitive sourcing, single and sole sourcing administration, contracting support, and purchase-to-pay execution. The role ensures that procurement transactions are executed efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with approved Group procurement policies, procedures, approved sourcing strategies, and delegated authority limits. The purpose is to deliver value for money, support business continuity, and maintain complete, auditable procurement records.\n\nThe role operates within approved governance frameworks and executes procurement activities within approved authority limits, escalating risk, compliance, and exception matters to the appropriate oversight functions for review and approval, without assuming governance ownership or policy interpretation authority.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n\n* Execute sourcing activities in strict accordance with approved Group Procurement policies and procedures. Apply correct sourcing routes (competitive, single source, sole source, or emergency) based on documented business requirements and approved thresholds.\n* Manage end-to-end execution of competitive sourcing events using approved sourcing platforms. This includes publishing documents, managing bid timelines, responding to clarifications, and ensuring equal treatment of suppliers.\n* Lead commercial evaluation and negotiation activities within approved mandates, covering pricing structures, delivery terms, payment conditions, and warranties.\n* Administer single and sole sourcing requests by validating justification completeness and confirming alignment with procurement policy requirements.\n* Coordinate supplier due diligence activities required for procurement readiness through approved systems and tools.\n* Support contract lifecycle administration by ensuring executed contracts are correctly recorded, amendments are processed, and renewals are coordinated.\n* Control procurement transaction integrity by reviewing purchase requisitions and ensuring purchase orders reflect approved sourcing and contract terms in the ERP system.\n* Administer emergency procurement requests by validating documentation and ensuring post-event regularization is completed.\n* Manage procurement-related delivery controls, including conditional acceptance, rejection processing, and corrective action coordination.\n* Maintain complete and auditable procurement records across all activities and prepare reports for management support and audit reviews.\n\n### Qualifications and Experience\n\n* A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant professional experience in procurement and supply chain management within structured, policy-driven organizations.\n* A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.\n* Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MCIPS or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification).\n* Active membership in the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) with a valid practicing license is mandatory.\n* A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related postgraduate qualification.\n\n### How to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Equity Bank career portal at . Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on February 24, 2026.