Head of Procurement

• Set procurement strategy and provide leadership: define category strategies, go-to-market approaches and long-term roadmaps aligned to Bank objectives
• Develop and enforce procurement policy, governance and compliance, including AML, anti-corruption, ESG, privacy and audit compliance
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting: manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate terms and approve contracts with clear SLAs, pricing protection and risk mitigation
• Manage supplier and contract lifecycle: select, onboard, evaluate and remediate suppliers; run supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
• Deliver cost savings and value realisation through category cost-saving models and total cost of ownership optimisation
• Develop and implement Preferential Procurement / local content plans (e.g., Buy Uganda Build Uganda - BUBU)
• Oversee procurement operations, systems and catalogues to ensure efficient buying channels and standardised processes
• Engage business units, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Operations to align requirements and ensure timely delivery
• Define KPIs, monitor savings, supplier performance and compliance metrics, and provide regular management reporting
• Build and coach a high-performing team, oversee the Procurement Committee and promote ethical, client-centric procurement

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field
• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification is desirable
• At least 5-7 years' experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement analytics or supplier negotiations
• Experience in banking, financial services or a regulated corporate environment is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of preferential procurement and supplier diversity frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement and commercial partnering ability
• Leadership and team-building capability