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Procurement Officer -ICT Job HF Group
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Principle Accountabilities
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
- Identifying, evaluating, and engaging qualified vendors in line with approved vendor selection criteria and sourcing and procurement policy.
- Ensure adherence to procurement procedures and standards through creating awareness to the users on the processes to be followed.
- Organizing and supporting the development sourcing strategies aligned to the Company’s overall ICT and digital transformation strategies
- Organizing vendor on-boarding and contracting in line with company policies
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities in the supply market environment.
- Preparation and issuance RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents in line with policies.
- Coordinating the end-to-end procurement cycle for works, products and services including hardware, software, licenses, support contracts, IT infrastructure and digital platforms.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities through demand aggregation, strategic sourcing, and improved contract terms.
- Coordinating bid evaluations, supplier due diligence, and recommendation reports.
- Provide regular reporting on ICT procurement activity, cost savings, contract status, and pipeline.
Contracting and Risk Management
- Negotiate for value-for-money i.e., competitive favorable contract terms, pricing, SLAs, and delivery schedules with selected vendors, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation.
- Ensure all procurement transactions comply with internal policies, procurement laws, and regulations.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk, IT Security and Finance teams during contracting, performance reviews and appraisal processes.
Supplier Management & Performance Monitoring
- Developing strong relationships with ICT suppliers, service providers, and partners.
- Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
- Resolve any disputes, delivery issues, or service failures in a timely and professional manner.
Key Competencies and Skills
Technical competencies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Analytical and decision-making ability.
- Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical procurement practices.
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, ICT, Business Administration or a related field.
- CIPS certification is highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in ICT procurement, preferably within banking or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, ICT market dynamics, and contract law.
- Proven experience managing ICT tenders and vendor negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across ICT, Legal, Finance, and Risk & Compliance functions.
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