Head: Procurement - Business Bank

Absa

Johannesburg, South Africa
Category management leadership
Strategic sourcing and procurement
Stakeholder management and engagement
The role involves developing a functional procurement operating model and framework aligned with group strategy to enable horizontal implementation and adoption

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing a functional procurement operating model and framework aligned with group strategy to enable horizontal implementation and adoption.
  • The Head of Procurement is accountable for delivering category management, cost saving benefits, and effective contract management while leading and developing a high-performing team.
  • The position requires strong stakeholder management across internal and external parties, ensuring alignment with business units and compliance with sourcing policies and governance.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing a functional procurement operating model and framework aligned with group strategy to enable horizontal implementation and adoption.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category management leadership
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Stakeholder management and engagement
  • Contract and commercial management
  • Team leadership and development
  • Risk and compliance management

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Performance monitoring and reporting
  • Coaching and staff motivation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce or Management
  • Experience managing sourcing initiatives over R5m contract value
  • Knowledge of Sourcing and Supply Management Policy (SSMP)
  • Experience leading procurement teams
  • Understanding of commercial and contractual elements
  • Employment Equity Act compliance preference

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