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
