Main duties

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across IT, Professional Services, Facilities, and Outsourced Services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure supplier performance compliance through KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, efficiency improvements, and embed sustainable procurement practices that create long term value.
• Ensure 100% adherence to Bank of Mauritius guidelines, audit standards, and internal governance frameworks.
• Maintain transparent documentation of procurement decisions, approvals, and supplier contracts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing procurement team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive succession planning and capability growth within the procurement function.
• Represent procurement in strategic projects, including digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and resilience programs.
• Contribute to business continuity planning through robust vendor risk management and contingency strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise in project planning, budgeting, and execution phases.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent strongly desirable.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier management, and regulatory compliance within complex organizations.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering procurement transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles and their application in procurement.
• Familiarity with digital procurement tools, automation platforms, and data analytics.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen to balance cost efficiency, risk management, and long‑term value creation.
• Supplier relationship and risk management expertise, including contract negotiation and ESG integration.
• Leadership and people development capabilities to inspire, mentor, and build high‑performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, audit requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Project and change management skills to drive procurement involvement in strategic initiatives.
• Analytical and problem‑solving ability to interpret data, benchmark performance, and make evidence‑based decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor.
• Commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement through adoption of new technologies and practices.