- The purpose of this role is to manage and implement a wide range of Procurement Governance, Compliance, Risk Management and Transformation services within the Group Vendor Management & Procurement (GVM&P in SA, RoA and International) environment of the Bank.
- Manage and implement the Procurement Governance, Control, Risk and Compliance standards within GVM&P.
- Ensure the Procurement standards, policies, and supply chain capabilities across the Source to Pay Lifecycle are understood and embedded in GVM&P through defined business transformation plans.
- Ensure standardization and continuous improvement through the deployment of appropriate Standards, Policies and Procedures in GVM&P across the Source to Pay Lifecycle.
Conduct the audits set out in the auditing program for GVM&P
- Manage, implement, review and maintain the Procurement Policies, Procedures, Capabilities and Standards for GVM&P
- Manage and embed Procurement Standards across the Source to Pay Lifecycle to ensure standardization across GVM&P
- Manage, implement and maintain the Procurement Governance Structures based on the defined policy and standards for Procurement
- Procurement Governance
- Manage, implement, review and maintain the Procurement Policies, Procedures, Capabilities and Standards for GVM&P
- Manage and embed Procurement Standards across the Source to Pay Lifecycle to ensure standardization across GVM&P
- Manage, implement and maintain the Procurement Governance Structures based on the defined policy and standards for Procurement
- Management and implement the Delegation Of Authority Framework in GVM&P
Supply Chain Capability Management- Implement the Capability and Maturity Model across the Source to Pay Lifecycle for GVM&P
- Embed capabilities across the Source to Pay Lifecycle
- Implement the training program for GVM&P based on the Procurement Policies and Minimum Standards, Risk and Control Standards, Compliance Standards and the Capability and Maturity Framework
- Manage and implement the Procurement programs across the end-to-end value chain based on the capability and maturity framework and minimum standards defined for GVM&P
Procurement Risk Management and Compliance- Manage and implement the auditing program and principles (Risk, Compliance, Process, other) in GVM&P
- Manage and implement Statutory requirements in GVM&P based on the Risk and Compliance Framework
- Conduct Process, Compliance and Risk Audits in accordance with the defined audit plan and capability framework
- Review audit reports for GVM&P as issued through Internal or External Audit and manage as input for standardization and improvement
- Implement effective processes / controls for the investigation of identified instances of non-compliance based on audits conducted.
- Report on the Audit, Risk, Compliance, Statutory and Capability framework as required based in the defined audit program.
Black Economic Empowerment / Localisation- Implement the SBG Transformation and Localisation strategy in GVMP
- Ensure that all Preferential Procurement / Localisation standards are implemented effectively
Key performance measures- Implementation of Procurement Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Services within the Group Vendor Management & Procurement (GVM&P in SA, RoA and International) environment of the Bank.
- Implementation of the Governance, Control, Risk and Compliance standards within GVM&P
- Ensuring the Procurement standards, policies and procedures are understood and embedded in GVM&P.
- Standardization and continuous improvement through the deployment of appropriate Standards, Policies and Procedures in GVM&P across the Source to Pay Lifecycle.
- Management and implementation of Procurement Transformation programs across the end-to-end value chain
- Execution of the auditing program for GVM&P
Key dimensions of the job- Matrix reporting line into the Senior Manager: Procurement Governance and RoA Head of Operations
- Responsible for RoA, SA and International Portfolio that ensures implementation of Procurement Capability
Important relationships- Head of GVM&P
- Functional Heads within GVM&P
- Regional Procurement Managers
Behavioural CompetenciesPlanning- Think and plan up to min 2 years ahead, depending on the projected project/programme duration to ensure the successful delivery of outputs, particularly when preparing budgets and resource requirements
- Analyse and critically evaluate information as well as formulate plans based on multiple sources of information
- Forward planning required
- Ability to manage action plans, review progress and make adjustments where required
Project Management andTactical Planning- Manages constant buy-in - Identifies and utilises relevant stakeholders to ensure project buy-in and success
- Stays focused - Competently manages and organises a project to deadline and budget ensuring that committed to deliverables are achieved
- Tracks and reports success - Sets up measures to monitor individual and team progress - tracks the success of solutions
Decision making- Advises on decisions regarding policy, governance, capability.
- Quick to assimilate and integrate new information for informed decision making
- Monitor changes in the operating environment, quick to act upon potential opportunities.
- Able to weigh things up quickly and take the initiative within limits of authority.
Problem Solving- Recommends solutions relevant to the complexity, scope, risk and magnitude of problems impacting the service level
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- MCIPS is preferable
- B.Com (Economics & Econometrics), or Risk related diploma/degree or equivalent
Experience
- 5-8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management is preferable
- Experience of banking and or financial services sector
- Experience in working in a multi discipline team fostering collaboration and team work
- Experience in compliance monitoring, risk management and business process auditing activities.
- Extensive knowledge of the BBBEE Act / Localisation requirements and interpretation of such
- Understanding of Procurement Governance and Structures
- Understanding of Supply Chain Management (Procurement Value Chain, Operating Models, Governance, etc)
Personal competencies
- Demonstrate credible and influential leadership
- Strong relationship building skills
- Results orientated
- Thought leader on Supply Chain Management
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritise, co-ordinate and manage multiple initiatives
- Ability to think in terms of strategic business outcomes and results
- Strong networking skills
- Team player – approachable, ability to share and consult others
- Ability to apply analytical rigour to understand complex business scenarios
- An approach that is open to new ideas, practices and methods. The ability to adapt to the requirements of the project, the needs of the sponsors, its environment and people working on it to ensure a successful outcome
Working conditions
The role requires travel within many of the Bank's legal entities across Sub Saharan Africa and the International Operations. This can be up to 50% of the time in any given period, although generally not for more than 2-3 days at a time.
