Buying Manager

Social network you want to login/join with: To provide a global procurement service to all business functions, ensuring continuity of supply of all indirect goods and services required by the back to operate. To provide specialist advice on procurement strategy, ensure best value to the Bank across all third party spend, while minimising third party risk, in accordance with the ICBCS Third Party Risk Framework and related policies. To support the ongoing business needs in the development and continuous improvement of the procurement systems strategy, maintaining procurement systems, producing management intelligence and preparing management information reports including supplier and business spend reporting. Other procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking, involvement in tender and contract management and supplier performance reporting are also required. To ensure, in conjunction with the Financial Crime Compliance team, that procurement processes effectively and appropriately address financial crime risks, including the risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, fraud and sanctions breaches. Collectively, the team will deliver a high quality procurement service to support ICBC Standard Bank requirements. Manage / Lead/ Support commercial negotiations with relevant vendors and stakeholders (across multiple business lines) ensuring that favourable commercial terms which mitigate business risk are put in place. Procurement Operations Proactively manage the Purchasing approval process ensuring that PRs/POs have the correct approvals in line with Finance Policies, and are supported by appropriate contracts. Market Data Proactively manage, lead, and support commercial negotiations with Market Data Vendors. Create and lead with a vision for the Procurement function which focuses on balancing customer service with compliance and delivery of cost efficiencies. Act as a centre of excellence within the Procurement team for knowledge of policies which affect purchasing, including, for example, the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, the Fraud Policy and procedures on third party risk management. Business Needs Analysis Contract Drafting Policy & process understanding and development Project management Procurement system knowledge Supplier financial analysis ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We have an active E, D&I forum and we\’re growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance. Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role. Family – 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies. Wellbeing – private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme. Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role