Job Description

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.