Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day procurement for the organisation for assigned spend categories. Understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders/project. Manages end-to-end Source-to-contract process working closely with requestors, Legal and all other relevant stakeholders Manages RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) process in a timely and efficient manner. Continuously strive to get the best value for your money through usage of best practice sourcing process and as per corporate governance requirements. Establish and negotiate the price and contract terms and conditions, prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists. Maintain and build relationship with the existing and new suppliers to improve levels of service and establish new sources of supply. Ensure compliance with policy, procedures, standards and reporting requirements, plus any relevant regulatory and statutory requirements. Good understanding of the market trend and research potential vendors to procure the right products of right quality at right price. Identify and recommend improvements to existing procedure and processes, suggest changes for improving controls and reducing cost. Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options at regular intervals.

Competencies

Functional Expert - has knowledge of best practice procurement processes (Strategic sourcing, contract & supplier management, P2P process).


Influencer - relates to people, builds relationships & effectively presents arguments.


Results Seeker - meets deadlines, identifies actions, achieves goals


Compiler - follows procedures and encourages others to as well.

Skills

Should have the following skill sets: communication, negotiation, active listening and learning, reading comprehension, coordination, judgment and decision making, organization, time management, writing, service orientation, negotiation.

University Degree or Equivalent

Experience 5-7 years experience in Procurement preferably from Banking industry (not a must)

Certification (good to have)

CIPP, CIPM, CIPS Level 4 or equivalent