Job Purpose

Responsible for planning and leading of strategic sourcing projects; building and leading cross-functional teams for strategic sourcing project execution.
Effective vendor assessment prior to engagement
Responsible for promoting and driving the use of e-Procurement tool- the Ariba System.
To develop spend demand forecast for the Bank.
Ensure standardization of commodities across the bank.
Engage vendors to ensure best value for price and co-create cost savings opportunities for Ecobank.
Ensure all budgeted items are not exceeded.
Ensure year on year reduction on expenses managed by the unit.
Run contract re-negotiation program with the objective of reducing costs.
Meet Top Spend vendors and draw an action plan for a strong partner

JOB CONTEXT

Ecobank Nigeria Limited & External Organisations

Key Responsibilities



Responsibility

Perform all procurement and contracting activities for Services spend transactions – tender management, negotiation etc.
Collaborating with vendors for work tools not on Ariba catalogue
Ensure timely delivery of all specialized project requests.
Identify cost reduction opportunities/ devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies to maintain security of supply and ensure direct savings and cost avoidance
Supplier evaluation to ensure compliance to company standards
Data Management/ Reporting –maintain and review all records of services secured including costs, deliveries, and inventories.
Implement the units’ strategy and ensure compliance with policy and service delivery targets
Develop and maintain key relationships across functional collaborations with internal customers and suppliers
Conduct/attend business review sessions with key stakeholders.
Sourcing of quotes and negotiations with vendors for non-catalogue requests
Follows up with PVM Team on regularization of Audit/ICG exceptions.

JOB PROFILE

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of a BSc
Minimum of 5 years’ cognate banking experience
Procurement Certification will be an advantage… CIPS

Skills, Capabilities & Personal Attributes

Sound core credit skills
Exposure to process Re-Engineering
Interpersonal skill
Leadership / Supervisory
Analytical/problem solving skill
Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
Excellent customer service orientation
Negotiation skills