HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Job Title: Head Supply Chain Management
Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership for the Bank’s Supply Chain Management function,
ensuring transparent, compliant, cost-effective, and value-driven sourcing,
procurement, supplier management, contracting, inventory, asset, and project
procurement activities.
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement the Bank’s Supply Chain Management strategy, policies,
standards, and operating model.
• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier relationship
management, contract governance, inventory control, and asset management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory
expectations, audit requirements, and risk management standards.
• Drive cost optimisation, value for money, transparency, and total cost of
ownership across major spend categories.
• Oversee supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, contract lifecycle
management, and third-party risk governance.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Technology, Branch Banking, and
Corporate Services to align supply chain plans to business needs.
• Provide governance over facilities, refurbishment, infrastructure, and other
project-related procurement.
• Provide oversight of physical security, asset protection and security operations
across the Bank.
• Establish and maintain a robust third-party risk management framework.
• Build capability within the SCM team through coaching, performance
management, process improvement, and automation.
Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business
Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, MCIPS, or equivalent is desirable.
• At least 8–10 years’ relevant experience, including leadership experience in
procurement or supply chain management, preferably in banking or a regulated
environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, third-party
risk, financial controls, and supplier performance management.
Key Success Measures: • Procurement savings and cost avoidance delivered.
• Compliance with procurement policy and audit requirements.
• Supplier performance and contract adherence.
• Reduction in procurement cycle times and operational bottlenecks.
• Improved visibility and governance of third-party spend.
How to Apply You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to
exechire@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Head Supply Chain Management by
23rd October 2026
All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word.