Apply for this job Basic information Job role Procurement Career level Management (6-10 years) Description Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, procurement planning, request for proposal (RFP) processes, commercial negotiations, contract coordination, and purchase order management. Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of procurement policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and controls aligned with internal requirements and regulatory expectations. Partner with business and support functions to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely sourcing of goods, technology solutions, professional services, and operational support services. Manage procurement activities across key spend categories, including technology, digital platforms, software licensing, professional services, facilities, marketing, outsourcing arrangements, and operational services. Conduct vendor sourcing, due diligence, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to ensure quality, commercial competitiveness, and alignment with business requirements. Coordinate and support commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, service quality, contractual protections, and commercial terms. Work closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Information Security, and Business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities comply with governance, regulatory, legal, and risk requirements. Support third-party risk management and vendor governance activities by coordinating vendor onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, contract reviews, and performance monitoring. Monitor vendor performance, service delivery, and contractual obligations to ensure service-level expectations and business outcomes are achieved. Ensure procurement documentation, vendor records, contracts, approvals, and audit trails are maintained accurately and in accordance with governance requirements. Support budgeting, cost optimization, and spend analysis initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and value realization. Prepare procurement reporting, vendor performance dashboards, spend analysis, and management information for senior stakeholders. Conduct market benchmarking and supplier assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities, sourcing alternatives, and procurement improvements. Support procurement requirements related to regulatory readiness, licensing activities, and new business or product initiatives. Assist in audit and regulatory reviews by providing procurement-related documentation, evidence, and remediation support where required. Promote continuous improvement in procurement practices, vendor governance, and procurement automation capabilities. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications preferred (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent). 8–10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, supply chain, or third-party management roles, preferably within banking, financial services, fintech, technology, telecommunications, or another regulated industry. Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, including vendor sourcing, RFP management, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management. Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract management, third-party risk, and vendor lifecycle management practices. Experience procuring technology solutions, digital platforms, software, outsourced services, and professional services is strongly preferred. Familiarity with procurement controls, budgeting, spend analysis, and cost optimization techniques. Strong negotiation and commercial management skills with the ability to balance cost, quality, service delivery, and risk considerations. Experience collaborating with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and business teams to support procurement and vendor governance activities. Understanding of regulatory expectations related to outsourcing, vendor risk, and procurement governance, preferably within the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) framework. Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and priorities. High attention to detail with a strong governance, control, and compliance mindset. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, digital, and transformation-oriented environment. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Company information Industry Banking and Financial Services Area New Cairo
