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General Manager, Procurement
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceOpened Career Kenya
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SBM Bank is hiring a General Manager, Procurement in Nairobi to lead the bank’s procurement function, ensuring value-driven sourcing and compliance with procurement policy. The role involves strategy development, supplier management, contract review, risk management, and leadership of the procurement team. A bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management or a related field plus KISM membership and 5+ years’ experience are required.
- Senior procurement leadership role within a regulated bank
- Focus on strategy, supplier management, contracts, and risk
- Requires KISM membership and at least 5 years’ experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related field required
- Based in Nairobi with a defined closing date of 8 November 2026
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- September 9, 2026
- Nairobi
- ,
- Kenya
- Expiration date
- November 8, 2026
- 5+ Years
- Gender
- Both
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- Job Description
Job Purpose
- To lead the Bank’s procurement function, ensuring goods and services are sourced at the best value and in compliance with the Bank’s procurement policy.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Technical Aspects
- Development of sound and cost-effective strategies for purchasing goods and services used by the Bank.
- Stakeholder management, including but not limited to the following:
- maintaining good relationships with key suppliers of the Bank.
- internal engagements to improve the match between user needs and quality standards/specifications.
- engagements with other industry players for benchmarking and best practices.
- Business Aspects
- Align the procurement plans to the overall strategy of the Bank.
- Preparation of, and adherence to, service level agreements with user departments.
- Planning & Control
- Carry out KYC review for all material suppliers of the Bank.
- Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses arising from the performance of suppliers.
- In conjunction with the Legal department, review all material supplier contracts to ensure that the terms and conditions are favourable to the Bank.
- Carry out periodic supplier performance evaluation.
- Perform secretariat functions of the Procurement Committee.
- Provide leadership to the procurement team.
- Key Relationships
- Customers of this Position
- All staff
- Suppliers
Knowledge and Skills
- required for this Role
- Strategy Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical and Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of basic contract laws
- In-depth Knowledge of procurement and purchasing best practices
- Knowledge of Bank’s products and services
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management; or
- Business related degree and a Diploma in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management.
- Membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a mandatory requirement
- 5 years of progressive
Experience
- in a procurement function and not less than 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Competencies Required for this Role
- High Level of Integrity
- Team player
- Results Oriented
- Business awareness
- Effective Communication – verbal and written
- Self-drive with ability to work with minimum supervision
- Attention to detail
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