# General Manager, Procurement Job SBM Bank Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/general-manager-procurement-job-sbm-bank Company: SBM Bank Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-09 Expires: 2026-10-24 ## Job Description Procurement Jobs. SBM Bank Jobs. General Manager, Procurement leading procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, and supply chain governance, requiring a Supply Chain/Business Degree, CIPS/KISM membership, and 5 years of progressive experience in a procurement function. 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 Experience - 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 ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.