Job Description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.



To manage the allocated category of commodity by identifying go-to-market strategies, identifying commodity-specific Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment complaint suppliers and developing and implementing the commodity Sourcing plans, in partnership with the Procurement Business Partnering team, to minimise Procurement costs and optimise benefits for the Standard Bank Group (SBG) while enabling the achievement of Preferential Procurement targets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Purchasing and Procurement

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: Post Graduate Degree in Purchasing and Procurement is preferred

Experience Required

5-7 years Experience in commodity sourcing, with accountability for a category of goods and/r services. A proven track record in procurement contracting with strong negotiation skills. An ability to effectively communicate with multiple and varied internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions

• Deal Negotiation
• Operational Contract Management
• Procurement Knowledge
• Procurement Process
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Value Identification

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