Stanbic Bank Kenya is looking for a Specialist, Procurement Sourcing to develop and implement category strategies for managing Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, and Branch commodities. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying go-to-market strategies, identifying commodity-specific compliant suppliers, and creating sourcing plans to minimize procurement costs and optimize benefits for the bank. This role involves significant stakeholder engagement, precise reporting, and a strong focus on procurement risk and governance.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for Real Estate, facilities, Operations, and Branch commodity categories.
Strategic Sourcing: Identify go-to-market strategies and commodity-specific compliant suppliers to optimize procurement costs.
Risk & Governance: Apply knowledge of sustainability, risk, and governance to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and CSR standards.
Stakeholder Management: Engage with various levels of the organization and provide clear, precise communication and reporting.
Negotiation & Contracting: Lead procurement contracting with strong negotiation, alternative sourcing, and cost modeling skills.
Supplier Management: Maintain and improve supplier relationship management practices to drive value.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: A First Degree in Purchasing and Procurement or a related field.
Professional Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSP-K (Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya) equivalent.
Professional Membership: Must be a registered member in good standing with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in Procurement Category Strategic Sourcing.
Specialized Knowledge: Proven track record in procurement contracting, negotiation, supplier relationship management, alternative sourcing, and cost modeling.
Compliance: Knowledge of sustainability, risk, and governance to ensure regulatory compliance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Standard Bank Group career portal. You can access the application page via this link.
How to Apply
Apply online by visiting the Standard Bank Group career site at www.standardbank.com. Alternatively, use the direct application link provided: Apply Here.
