Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

The role holder will develop and implement a Category strategy for managing the Real Estate, facilities, Operations and Branch category of commodities by identifying go-to-market strategies, identifying commodity-specific compliant suppliers, developing and implementing the category and commodity Sourcing plans to minimize Procurement costs and optimize benefits for Stanbic Bank Kenya while enabling the achievement of the organization’s targets.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Supply Chain and Procurement or any other related field.

Preferred Professional Qualification: MCIPS or CPSP-K

Registered member in good standing with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)

Experience Required
4-5 years

• Experience in Real Estate, Operations & facilities commodity sourcing, with accountability for a category of goods and/or services.
• A proven track record in procurement contracting with strong negotiation skills.
• An ability to effectively communicate with multiple and varied internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic Sourcing Procurement knowledge

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions

Technical Competencies:

• Deal Negotiation
• Operational Contract Management
• Procurement Knowledge
• Stakeholder engagement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Management