Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group's capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group's operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage self and the assigned team of sourcing managers and specialists. Develop and execute the annual category management plan and budget within the approved limits. Develop and maintain business continuity plans, risk management, compliance, and regulatory controls for the assigned category. Relationship management and engagement with key stakeholders for the assigned category: Heads of Departments, Subsidiaries, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Divisional Directors, Management Tender Committee, and the Executive Committees. Implement standards, controls, processes, or regulatory determined procedures for the Category. Implement cost management programs/initiatives for the assigned category during the business cycle and strategically negotiate contracts to deliver optimal outcomes for the Bank.  Manage the supplier contract calendar for the Category, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, and cancellations of contracts.  Manage suppliers’ performance for the assigned category, monitor and review service level agreements, hold review meetings. Review and analyse data on industry trends and devise long term strategy for optimal category decision making. MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Academic & Professional Education     Bachelor’s degree    Business Related/Social Sciences    RQ Professional Qualifications    Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and valid Practicing License    RQ      Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent    AA      Master’s degree    MBA /Business Related     AA      Experience Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required    7 years Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type[2] Procurement Strategy Management (development & implementation)    5    ES Logistics    3    ES Commercial Experience (negotiation, market analysis & knowledge)    5    ES Stakeholder Management    5    ES