Specialist, Procurement Sourcing

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.

To 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, commodity Sourcing plans to minimise Procurement costs and optimise benefits for Stanbic Bank Kenya while enabling the achievement of the organisation’s targets. This role also requires procurement risk & governance knowledge and stakeholder engagement at various levels of the organisation with very clear and precise communication and reporting to the banks various stakeholders.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Purchasing and Procurement or any other related field

Preferred Professional Qualification: MCIPS or CPSP-K equivalent

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

Experience Required

5-7 years

Procurement Category Strategic Sourcing experience and Procurement knowledge 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, supplier relationship management, alternative sourcing and cost modelling skills. An ability to effectively communicate with multiple and varied internal and external stakeholders. Has knowledge of sustainability, risk and governance to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and CSR.

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Technical Competencies:

• Deal Negotiation
• Procurement Knowledge
• Stakeholder engagement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost modelling
• Sustainability, risk and governance