Identify and qualify potential suppliers in order to secure cost effective sources of products and services
Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures while ensuring compliance adherence
Consolidate procurement requests from all branches and bank’s divisions ensuring that delivery is done as per the users’ needs
Coordinate and liaise with the different Procurement committees and stakeholders in line with the bank’s Procurement strategic direction
Coordinate the entire Tendering Process, by ensuring development of the instruments up to the recommendations to the Tender committee
Implement and execute the Tender Committee decisions and coordinate with the business units and suppliers
Manage the relationships, evaluate and provide recommendations on the performance of service providers
Monitor the market and vendor bases for emerging services and trends for potential opportunities and advise management accordingly
Negotiate with vendors to secure advantageous terms
Plan, appraise, motivate, manage growth and performance of subordinate staff of Procurement Unit
Plan, coordinate and execute the disposal of items as per internal policy
Provide direction and develop instruments for procurement budgeting whilst ensuring that all procurements are processed within agreed budget lines
Review, develop and  implement  the  bank’s  internal  processes  with  regard  to Procurement and Tendering