Deloitte Nigeria – Our client, a leading Tier-1 bank, is recruiting a highly qualified candidate to join their team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Category Manager – Technology and E-Business

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Description

• The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction for the sourcing of Category Technology and electronic Business Products & Services, supplier relationship and risk management in a way that optimizes procurement processes and ensures maximum value of money.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of annual and multi-year category management strategies and plans to maximize lifecycle value from assigned categories
• Work with the End User department to define category management objectives and execute Go-To-Market and sourcing plans for high-value and critical sourcing initiatives annually
• Coordinate and facilitate strategic sourcing projects, engaging key stakeholders and required cross-functional resources.
• Determine key market intelligence requirements for supplier/cost optimization and provide guidance on trends and strategy impacts.
• Facilitate market and supplier analysis and establish strategic supplier contacts to optimize collaboration on projects.
• Define the best procurement negotiation and contract awarding strategy to achieve value for money on all procurement initiatives.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate projects at all operational levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology or a related field
• 10 – 15 years’ relevant experience as a Category Manager or similar role
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the banking sector
• Relevant experience in procurement, vendor management, E-business and technology sourcing.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.