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General Manager, Procurement
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-09Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
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SBM Bank Kenya is hiring a General Manager, Procurement to lead the bank's procurement function, ensuring goods and services are sourced at best value and in compliance with procurement policy. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supplies Chain Management or a business degree plus a diploma, KISM membership, and at least 5 years of progressive procurement experience including 2 years in a supervisory role. The position is based in Nairobi and is full time.
- Senior procurement leadership role at a licensed Kenyan bank
- Requires KISM membership and 5+ years procurement experience
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role required
- Full-time position based in Nairobi
- Apply directly via SBM Bank careers portal
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- SBM Bank Kenya is a leading and trusted financial institution with an international footprint, headquartered in Mauritius and positioned to offer an unprecedented banking
Experience
- in Kenya to niche Retail, SME and corporate clients. Following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya, the bank started its operations in Kenya in May 2017 and currently h...
- General Manager, Procurement
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- Diploma
- 5 years
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
- 5 years of progressive
- 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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- Method of Application
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- SBM Bank on www.sbmbank.co.ke
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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
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