Stanbic Bank Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Officer

WE ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES FOR A BETTER UGANDA

Stanbic Bank Uganda is looking to attract inspired individuals with the skills to offer world class business solutions to our customers in the following position

Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Officer: SBG09 (1) Position
This position reports to the Manager, Procurement and its main purpose is to create a commodity specific best in class sourcing leadership to the organisation by bench-marking new processes, approaches, and technology that will continually drive improvements on performance and business results, maximising value to the organisation.

Key responsibilities:
Implement the Bank’s procurement system, policies and procedures; and initiate reviews where necessary, taking, advantage of applicable world-class supply chain management concepts and keeping a high level of integrity in the procurement function
Manage the selection of suppliers, their evaluation and relationship with them in a professional and selfless manner
Execute the sourcing of goods and services through a supply chain management process that maximises value, provides excellent customer service and exceeds total cost of ownership (TCO) targets
Undertake defined aspects of key commercial activities necessary to support delivery of the commercial solution (e.g. Contract Due Diligence) – undertake relevant analysis as required at key stages of the sourcing process.

Manage the handover of commercial arrangements into live operation post- contract award.
Research, identify, and analyse current supplier and market trends
Developing, reviewing and implementing an effective system for confirming and fast tracking user requests/requisitions, LPOs, procurement orders, in-ward deliveries of inventory and prompt updating to stakeholders on status of procurements
Ensure sourcing is in line with organisational and external governance

Requirement:

A business related degree or equivalent/ MSc in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
At least 5 years work experience in procurement, tender committee proceedings, contracts and supply chain management
Full member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or equivalent is a MUST
Extensive knowledge of sourcing and supplier management techniques
Negotiations skills
Risk management and project management skills

Experience: 5

How to apply:

To apply, please send your application to. Sbicugrecruitment@stanbic.com or Head of Human Resources, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, 6th Floor, Short Tower, Crested Towers • P.O. Box 7131, Kampala Closing Date: 15th March. 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted – Attached files should not exceed 1MB Applicants not contacted within two weeks from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.