HEAD PROCUREMENT

About the Role

The Head of Procurement at True North Uganda plays a pivotal role in steering the strategic sourcing and category management initiatives that underpin the organization’s operational efficiency. This position is essential for ensuring the procurement of fit-for-purpose goods and services that align with the bank’s objectives while fostering supplier innovation and risk mitigation. In the initial months, the successful candidate will focus on understanding the existing procurement landscape, developing key relationships with stakeholders, and implementing procurement policies that enhance compliance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the bank’s objectives, ensuring maximum value and minimal supply risks.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including AML, anti-corruption, and privacy regulations.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including managing requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), and requests for quotations (RFQ), while negotiating favorable contract terms.
• Oversee the complete supplier and contract lifecycle, from selection and onboarding to performance evaluation and issue resolution, ensuring quality delivery and continuity.
• Drive cost savings and value realization by developing and monitoring category cost-saving models, aiming to optimize total cost of ownership across all procurement activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement by proactively consulting with various business units to align procurement requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Measure procurement performance through defined KPIs, providing regular insights and management reporting on savings, supplier performance, and compliance metrics.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of ethical, client-centric, and results-oriented procurement practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Possession of a CIPS or equivalent procurement certification is highly desirable and advantageous for this role.
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier negotiations is expected.
• Experience in the banking or financial services sector, particularly within a regulated corporate environment, will be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunities to enhance your strategic sourcing and category management skills, which are crucial in today’s competitive procurement landscape.
• Experience in leading procurement operations within a prominent banking institution, providing valuable insights into the financial services sector.
• The chance to develop strong relationships with diverse suppliers, enhancing your networking and negotiation abilities.
• Career advancement potential as you build a track record of delivering cost savings and fostering supplier innovation.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this challenging role and lead procurement initiatives that drive value for True North Uganda, please submit your application. For more details and to apply, click here: Apply here.