Job Title: Head Supply Chain Management
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
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.
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 with 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 Supply Chain Management team through coaching, performance management, process improvement and automation.
Qualifications and 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 of 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
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and CV to exechire@truenorthafrica.com.
Email subject: Head Supply Chain Management
Application deadline: 23 October 2026
All application documents must be submitted in either PDF or Microsoft Word format.
