Category Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria First Bank of Nigeria Limited Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is a Nigerian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Lagos Nigeria. It is the premier bank in West Africa with its impact woven into the fabric of society.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsEducation:BSC. (First degree) Social Sciences. Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage).Minimum of CIPS Diploma or relevant certifications (CPIM, CPP, CSCP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement Technology Category Management strategies and activities across multiple dimensions, including category analysis, contract implementation, and supplier relationship improvement initiatives to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvementsProactively work with Category Manager (Technology) to identify and plan category related procurement activities for the financial year and periodically review category spend to identify and pursue strategic sourcing and demand management opportunitiesExecute Go-To-Market strategies utilizing an end-to-end value chain approach -specifically, obtain complete and accurate business requirements from the end users, develop RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) documents and identification of qualified vendors; manage source to contract until PO Is createdCollate responses from vendors and liase with the various committee (TEC, PMC) for evaluationEnsure compliance to the Bank's Procurement Policy, standards and guidelines for all category related products or servicesConduct vendor contract negotiations with suppliers to procure category related products/services to ensure best value regarding pricing and qualityEnsure adherence to defined parameters for quality assurance of goods/services received as well as the escalation route for complaints/rejection.Prepare periodic report of trend analysis for procurement volumes and cycles to support the various category management activitiesProactively perform market surveys to verify competitiveness of purchase prices and best value goods specifications for procurement categories Identify relevant external market trends with respect to the technology industry Provide input for supplier appraisal via supplier audits, performance evaluations etc. to validate ability of suppliers to meet defined standards and rate suppliers accordinglyCollaborate with centralized admin for invoicing and payment of suppliers and resolve or escalate identified issues (if any)Supervise and coach Category AnalystsUndertake any other responsibilities as requested by the Category Manager in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the roleComply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Hand book of the Bank

REQUIRED SKILLS

Compliance, Retail banking, Bank management, Customer relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree


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