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:  Implement the annual Category Strategy and Plan as assigned in line with the timing and approved sourcing methods Relationship management and engagement of stakeholders for the assigned Category. The stakeholders include Branch Managers, Heads of Departments, Senior Managers, Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants. Implement controls, process improvements and ensure compliance to regulatory compliance for the assigned Category. Implement Cost Management Programs/Initiatives for the Category as assigned during the business cycle. Implement the supplier contract calendar, review expiries, inclusions, retirements, cancellations of contracts.  Review Suppliers Performance and take appropriate actions for breaches of agreed service levels.  Responsible for pricing, data integrity, contract records and supplier records. Academic & Professional Particulars    Detail    Specific Field or Qualification    Need Type[1] 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      Experience Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required    3 Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type[1] 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