Procurement BU

Embark on a journey in the Finance SBU within our Procurement BU, which plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, contract governance, and supplier management activities across the organisation.

We are on the lookout for

Job vacancy: Team Leader – Sourcing and Procurement

As a Team Leader – Sourcing and Procurement, you will lead procurement operations, strategic sourcing, category management, and contract management activities to ensure the cost-effective, compliant, and timely acquisition of goods and services. You will be responsible for driving procurement performance, delivering commercial value, strengthening supplier and stakeholder relationships, supporting third-party risk management, and providing leadership to the procurement team while ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.

In this role you will,

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring effective, compliant, and value-driven service delivery;
• Provide operational leadership to support business requirements and enhance stakeholder experience;
• Lead sourcing initiatives, category management activities, and commercial negotiations to deliver cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and sustainable value;
• Partner with Business Units, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust contract governance and commercial outcomes;
• Oversee supplier onboarding, due diligence, performance management, and third-party risk assessments in line with regulatory and internal requirements;
• Foster strong supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and value creation;
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, delegated authority frameworks, and ethical sourcing standards;
• Support audit readiness, third-party governance, and the effective management of procurement risks and policy exceptions;
• Leverage procurement systems and reporting tools to monitor performance, maintain data integrity, and enhance spend visibility;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote procurement best practices across the organisation;
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members while fostering a high-performance culture;
• Act as a trusted procurement advisor to business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement strategy, governance requirements, and business objectives.

We are looking for candidates who have

• A Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Law, or a related field;
• A minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, supplier governance, or procurement operations within banking, financial services, regulatory environments, audit, consulting, financial advisory, or similarly regulated sectors;
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing procurement, sourcing, or category management teams, including responsibility for performance management, coaching, and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement;
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, third-party risk management, supplier due diligence processes, and contract management practices;
• Sound understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions, including audit, risk, compliance, confidentiality, and outsourcing governance requirements.

Candidates who have the below experiences & professional qualifications will also be considered

• Support procurement transformation initiatives through process optimisation, digital enablement, data-driven decision making, and adoption of best-in-class procurement practices;
• A professional procurement qualification such as CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent

To succeed, you will be required to demonstrate the following competencies

• Providing leadership, coaching, and direction to develop high-performing teams and deliver procurement objectives;
• Leading procurement operations, strategic sourcing, category management, and commercial negotiations to deliver value and manage risk;
• Analysing complex commercial, operational, and market information to support sound decision-making and business outcomes;
• Building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to achieve desired outcomes;
• Applying financial, commercial, and risk management acumen to optimise costs, maximise value, and support strategic objectives;
• Ensuring compliance with procurement governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards;
• Managing supplier performance, contractual obligations, and third-party risks within a regulated environment;
• Demonstrating strong communication and change management capabilities to influence behaviours, drive adoption of procurement best practices, and support organisational transformation;
• Driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and procurement best practices while demonstrating sound judgement and accountability.

• A combination of both qualification & experience will be considered.
• Should this opportunity match your career aspirations, skills and competencies, click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
• Please ensure all required information is accurately entered in relevant sections. Any incomplete application will not be considered. You may attach a complete CV when applying.
• As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Character of less than 3 months and two professional references.
• The deadline for submission of application is 24 August 2026.
• The Management reserves the right not to appoint anyone following this advert.