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About the Role
The Regional Procurement Manager will oversee and manage all Account-associated procurement strategies and implementation on a global banking client’s portfolio. The role will ensure that country teams follow established processes for planning, budgeting, and obtaining all required approvals to execute procurement needs on behalf of the client.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all Account vendor contracts.
Source the right vendor partner to meet JEF and Client’s strategic objectives, including, Operational, Sustainability and Health & Safety requirements
Manage & implement the Account’s saving initiatives to meet annual Saving Glide paths.
Ease the path for the country team’s procurement activities, including assisting in drafting requirements for bidding and conduct various sourcing references―including requests for information, proposals, and quotations.
Draw up contracts and find opportunities to drive costs down and ensure all existing and new contracts are on an outcome-based model
Work closely with Country Teams to conduct vendor scorecard requirements.
Handle the development, implementation, and maintenance of purchase orders and benchmark reports
Carry out scheduled audits to ensure that both contract and insurance requirements are met
Take part in growing the business by actively participating in tender/pricing activities
Monitor vendors who can deliver on time and live up to our quality standards―at the right price
Build strong and lasting relationships with the vendors and suppliers and keep track of their performance to make sure that we partner with only the best ones
Support our supply chain management team by developing and looking after vendor management programs, ensuring seamless negotiation processes promoting effective project coordination, and ensuring transition and information updates are well in place
Requirements
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Ideal Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
A minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing experience and at least 3 years of experience managing a procurement team within a change environment
Experience in banking, projects, or facilities management industry is a plus
Be competent and goal-driven
Demonstrated track record in successfully managing multiple projects and delivering project objectives on time
Management experience in integrated outsourcing and supply chain management and procurement with the ability to accomplish results through vendor management
Practical knowledge of facilities management, maintenance operations, engineering, risk management and capable of changing them to meet new and evolving needs will be highly regarded
Efficient with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint
Previous experience working with cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills; ability to support cross-functional teams through influence, advice, and modeled behavior versus micromanagement; excellent interpersonal skills; calm under pressure
Proven self-starter with strong organizational skills.
Critical Competencies for Success
Client Focus & Relationship Management Ease of interaction with a wide range and wide level of client staff
Has a customer-oriented attitude
Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to program delivery
Project Management & Organizational Skills Excellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters daily
Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach
Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and look at long-term solutions
Other Personal Characteristics
Strong communicator – Excellent presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English); also an active listener
Passion for quality – has an eye for detail to ensure the best delivery of services
Self-motivated; confident & energetic
Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets
Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets
Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives
Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
Open to new ideas & willing to challenge the status quo
About the Company
We are a dedicated Not-for-Profit organization working to eradicate poverty and create employment for youths and the underprivileged every year through our services by merging intensive ICT programs with sustainable development on a one-person-at-a-time basis.