Strategic Buyer

Description:

Responsible for day-to-day procurement for the organisation for assigned spend categories.

• Understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders/project.

• Manages end-to-end Source-to-contract process working closely with requestors, Legal and all other relevant stakeholders

• Manages RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) process in a timely and efficient manner.

• Continuously strive to get the best value for your money through usage of best practice sourcing process and as per corporate governance requirements.

• Establish and negotiate the price and contract terms and conditions, prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.

• Maintain and build relationship with the existing and new suppliers to improve levels of service and establish new sources of supply.

• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures, standards and reporting requirements, plus any relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Good understanding of the market trend and research potential vendors to procure the right products of right quality at right price.

• Identify and recommend improvements to existing procedure and processes, suggest changes for improving controls and reducing cost.

• Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options at regular intervals.

Education and Experience Minimum formal education University Degree or Equivalent Experience 5-7 years experience in Procurement preferably from Banking industry (not a must) Certification (good to have) CIPP, CIPM, CIPS Level 4 or equivalen