Senior Manager – Procurement

MauBank is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Manager – Procurement to lead its procurement function. This senior leadership role is central to ensuring cost efficiency, supplier governance, regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives that strengthen operational resilience and sustainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.