We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Category Specialist (Technology)
Requisition ID: 946
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Objectives
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- To support the Category Manager in ensuring that sourcing, tendering and prompt delivery of Technology portfolio (software, hardware, application development and managed services) in line with the Category Strategy
- To manage sourcing activities for the relevant category and support the implementation of Category Strategies.
- To efficiently manage the Bank’s expenditure budget (CAPEX and OPEX) for category-related procurement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement Technology Category Management strategies and activities across multiple dimensions, including category analysis, contract implementation, and supplier relationship improvement initiatives to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvements
- Proactively work with Category Manager (Technology) to identify and plan category-related procurement activities for the financial year and periodically review category spend to identify and pursue strategic sourcing and demand management opportunities
- Execute Go-To-Market strategies utilizing an end-to-end value chain approach -specifically, obtain complete and accurate business requirements from the end users, develop RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) documents and identification of qualified vendors; manage source to contract until PO Is created
- Collate responses from vendors and liase with the various committee (TEC, PMC) for evaluation
- Ensure compliance to the Bank’s Procurement Policy, standards and guidelines for all category related products or services
- Conduct vendor contract negotiations with suppliers to procure category related products/services to ensure best value regarding pricing and quality
- Ensure adherence to defined parameters for quality assurance of goods/services received as well as the escalation route for complaints/rejection.
- Prepare periodic report of trend analysis for procurement volumes and cycles to support the various category management activities
- Proactively perform market surveys to verify competitiveness of purchase prices and best value goods specifications for procurement categories
- Identify relevant external market trends with respect to the technology industry
- Provide input for supplier appraisal via supplier audits, performance evaluations etc. to validate ability of suppliers to meet defined standards and rate suppliers accordingly
- Collaborate with centralized admin for invoicing and payment of suppliers and resolve or escalate identified issues (if any)
- Supervise and coach Category Analysts
- Undertake any other responsibilities as requested by the Category Manager in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role
- Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook of the Bank
Job Requirements
Education:
- BSc. (First Degree) Social Sciences.
- Higher Degrees / Professional Certifications (an added advantage).
- Minimum of CIPS Diploma or relevant certifications (CPIM, CPP, CSCP)
Application Closing Date
9th November, 2023 (02:05 PM).
Deadline: November 9, 2023
Job Features
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