Job Title: Procurement Manager
Hiring Organization: Consolidated
Bank
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Banking
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited was incorporated
on 7th December 1989 . This was in an effort to stabilize the financial sector
through the acquisition of nine insolvent institutions and thereafter
restructuring them into a viable, professionally run commercial bank. The Bank
enjoys an independent, dynamic, result-oriented culture and a flexible and
innovative approach. We understand the markets in which our clients operate and
offer a service built on personalized and specialized banking solutions. We offer
one of the widest range of banking products and services in the market today.
We realize that a growing business demands a lot of time and energy. We
understand these challenges and continuously develop flexible, innovative, and
convenient financial solutions to help our customers achieve personal and
business success.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the
Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the Procurement function
and coordinating the overall procurement of goods, works and services in the
Bank. The position holder will be at the forefront regarding the implementation
and development of procurement strategies. He/She will be responsible for
ensuring that the Bank business operations continue uninterrupted by providing
efficient, quality and cost effective management of procurement services in a timely
manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop annual procurement plans for the Bank
and advise the Bank on matters related to procurement.
- Provide professional advice on procurement
matters to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Work closely with other heads of departments to
identify the most economic and reliable sources of goods and services.
- Prepare and submit various regulatory reports.
- Accountable for inventory management.
- Administer existing contracts, monitor contract
escalations and pricing mechanisms.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance.
- Monitor activities against department objectives
and submit performance reports to Management.
- Identify procurement process improvements and
facilitate implementation.
- Develop the department’s human resources by
enhancing professional development, performance management, training and
development.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Procurement
or Purchasing & Supply Management from a recognized university.
- Should possess professional qualifications in
Purchasing and Supply Management from the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing & Supply Management.
- Must be a registered member of the Kenya
Institute of Supplies Management.
- Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant
experience at managerial level.
- Experience with an automated procurement system
will be an added advantage.
- Must possess excellent report writing and
presentation skills.
- Should be a team player with good analytical,
organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Should demonstrate high ability and creativity
in cost management strategies.
- Should be dynamic, self-motivated and results
oriented.
How To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should send their application in HARD COPIES quoting the
title of the position applied for on the cover letter and envelope, together
with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and the contact
information of three referees to:
The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank of
Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 51133 – 00200
NAIROBI
All applications should be sent through the above
address ONLY, and received no later than 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 1st August
2024. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
