ECOBANK CAMEROUN S.A. is recruiting a Supervisor – Procurement & Vendor Management ready to work across the national territory. 

The position is based in Douala. Job grade: 3C Job level: 4

NATURE OF CONTRACT: Permanent Contract

JOB PURPOSE:

• Implement best practice policies and procedures for Procurement/Vendor Management in the Affiliate.
• Managing and leveraging on good vendor relationships for the affiliate.
• Evaluation and appraisal of vendors and Suppliers for the affiliate.
• Maintaining credible approved Suppliers Register for the affiliate.
• Identification and mitigation of Sourcing and Vendor risks in all sourcing activities.
• High Level of professionalism and ethical dealings with all vendors and Service providers.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Responsible for implementing procurement and vendor management Policies and Procedures
• Deliver projects within agreed defined scope/value, time, and budget.
• Implement strategic sourcing in the affiliate.
• Identify, develop key vendors, manage, and track performance and capability.
• Identification and mitigation of Sourcing and Vendor risks for projects and business as usual purchases.
• Exploring, identifying, and tracking areas of Procurement savings.
• Maintain accurate expenditure profiles and other relevant non – financial information in respect of suppliers / Contractors.
• Identification, implementation and administration of Projects, contracts.
• Management and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (internal and external).
• Identification of commercial opportunities with suppliers that will benefit the affiliate.
• Ensure timely deliveries of goods and services in the most cost-effective manner.
• Organise and manage procurement staff within the affiliate and ensure that they have necessary skills and motivation to perform their duties. 
• Provide specialist advice and support to the businesses with regards to procurement and vendor management issues.
• Reviewing procurement spend in the affiliate and providing expert advice in reducing costs.
• Maintain affiliate Supplier database and contract register.
• Rationalize/ Categorize the supplier database in the affiliates.
• Ensure all contracts in the group are renewed before expiry.
• Involvement in the recruitment of all procurement and vendor management officers and staff in the affiliates.
• Undertake vendor / supplier appraisals and evaluations.
• Ensure proper filing of all sourcing related files and documentation (Vendor files, PO, Contracts, Delivery notes etc.)
• Convince major suppliers/contractors/consultants to open an account with Ecobank during sourcing
• Any other duties that will be assigned Line Manager from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal 

• Affiliates Procurement and Vendor Management staff
• All EBS Staff
• All Ecobank Staff

External 

• All vendors /suppliers
• Local Authorities and Assemblies
• Contractors & Consultants
• Key Real Estate Service Providers

REPORTING Line: 

• Country Head EBS
• Group Manager – Procurement and Vendor Management

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Procurement, Supply chain, or other business-related discipline preferred.
• A Procurement specialist with at least three to five years’ experience.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing.
• Experience using Sourcing systems preferably ARIBA
• Very strong analytical mindset
• Project Management knowledge.
• Strong Communication and Negotiation skills
• Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures
• Independent but strong team player with ability to encourage and support individuals to achieve their full potential
• Strong leadership skills.
• Collaborative and persuasive
• Proactive problem solver
• Post graduate degree will be an advantage.

SKILLS & CAPACITIES

• Putting Customers first
• Performing through people 
• Delivering results
• Managing a changing environment
• Communicating for impact
• Organizing and prioritizing procurement and vendor management activities.
• Actively source for new opportunities with major potential service providers
• Promote open, constructive, and collaborative relations
• Set business strategy and translate into measurable goals.
• Motivate and encourage staff to performance to the best of their abilities.
• Managing staff, contractors, and service suppliers

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please submit your CV and motivation letter to ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com, with the subject « Supervisor – Procurement ».

NB: Only applications matching with the desired profile will be contacted.

Ecobank is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on gender, religion, ethnicity, physical ability, etc…

Deadline: January 14th, 2023 at 5pm prompt