Category Manager – Indirects (IT/Marketing/Facilities)

Logistics & Supply Chain

K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Westlands (Waiyaki Way) Overview: Our client is looking for a Category Manager to professionalize indirect spend for a digital services group covering IT hardware/software, media buys, agencies, facilities, and travel. The company runs multi-brand marketing and cloud-based operations from Westlands, demanding structured supplier panels and performance SLAs. You’ll set category strategies, rationalize vendors, and partner with Legal and Finance on risk and budgets. Expect executive exposure and the mandate to redesign how money gets spent. Key Responsibilities: - Develop category strategies with multi-year savings and risk roadmaps. - Build supplier panels; run framework agreements and MSAs. - Standardize scopes for IT/Marketing/Facilities; enforce SLAs and KPIs. - Drive demand management, catalogs, and guided buying. - Lead QBRs; track performance and remedial actions. - Partner with Legal on contracts and IP/data clauses. - Publish monthly category dashboards and savings reconciliations. - Mentor buyers on sourcing best practices. Education & Experience: - BCom (Supply Chain/Finance) or Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies + 5–7 yrs. - Proven category ownership in indirects (IT/Marketing/Facilities). Skills & Tools: - Strategic sourcing, contract law basics, ERP/P2P, Excel/BI, stakeholder mgmt. KPIs: - Run-rate savings; contract coverage; vendor consolidation; SLA attainment. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and certifications. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, training budget. Growth Path: - Senior Category Manager → Head of Procurement → Director, Supply Chain. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.