The Role
Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials products, and services.

Key Responsibilities

•   Ensure that Total Cost of Ownership targets are met and/or exceeded
•   Drive for early Strategic Sourcing involvement in the project lifecycle to better influence strategy and results through the establishment of a commodity specific Category Advisory boards
•   Develop and implement effective category strategies across the appropriate lines of business and/or the entire enterprise.
•   Develop sourcing strategies and market approach, negotiating "best in class commercial solutions aligned to business drivers or delivering specified components thereof.
•   Undertake defined aspects of key commercial activities necessary to support delivery of the commercial solution (e.g. Contract Due Diligence) - undertake relevant analysis as required at key stages of the sourcing process.
•   Manage the handover of commercial arrangements into live operation post contract award
•   Researches, identifies and analyzes current supplier and market trends
•   Benchmarks new processes, approaches and technology that will continually drive improvements on performance and business results
•   Contribute to the development of the strategic sourcing vision strategic 5-year plan) and annual operating plan. Set and re-evaluate priorities in accordance with business needs and expectations.
•   Builds and leverages strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers
•   Develop and lead implementation of supply chain process improvements

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Real Estates, Engineering, Procurement, IT or related discipline. A professional qualification in Procurement will be an added advantage

Knowledge & Experience:

•   6 years practical experience in Logistics and Facilities planning and buying, extensive knowledge of Sourcing and Supplier Management techniques within RES or IT environment - i.e. ReaL Estates & Facilities and IT equipment & services

Skills & Abilities:

•   Strong communication, negotiation and persuasion skills (across the business.
•   Independent, socially confident, quick to establish rapport and build credibility with all stakeholders
•   Ability to listen and probe customers effectively to ensure proper understanding of needs
•   People management skills, including team building, team motivation, goal planning and optimizing team skills to deliver results.
•   Risk management and Project Management skills
•   Strong customer focus and service orientation
•   Creative, analytical with good problem solving skills
•   High emotional intelligence
•   Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into business plans

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons may e-mail their application letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

recruitmentghana@stanbic.com.gh

Closing Date: 01 August, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.