Manager, Procurement Centre of Excellence

Job Description

Title: Manager, Procurement Centre of Excellence

Company Name: BRAC Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Graduation preferably in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Management Information Systems, or another relevant technology discipline from from a UGC-approved university with a satisfactory academic track record.

• A postgraduate degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Technology Management, or a related field will be an advantage.

• Professional diploma, certification, or training in Procurement or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, procurement governance, commercial management, or process assurance.

• Previous experience in technology procurement or technology buying will be preferred.

• Experience in sourcing hardware, software, technology services, licenses, annual maintenance services, connectivity, cloud solutions, system integration, or technology consultancy is preferred

• Sound knowledge of procurement policy, competitive sourcing, evaluation processes, commercial analysis, contract documentation, and internal controls.

• Strong analytical, documentation, stakeholder management, and report writing capabilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.

BRAC Bank PLC is the first and only Bangladeshi bank to feature in Forbes’ World’s 500 Top Performing Banks. The bank is shaping the future of banking in Bangladesh through trust, innovation, and inclusion. As a values-based financial institution, the bank empowers customers and businesses with responsible financial solutions while upholding the highest standards of compliance, governance, and transparency. For professionals, the bank offers a platform where performance, integrity, and innovation thrive.

The bank is seeking a qualified and purpose-driven professional for the following position within its General Services Division in the following position: Manager, Procurement Centre of Excellence

Grade: SPO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Head of CoE in classifying incoming requisitions as Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, based on value, complexity, risk, enterprise impact, and business criticality.

• Develop and maintain sourcing schedules in coordination with Pre Acquisition Quality Assurance and the relevant execution teams.

• Monitor procurement activities against approved schedules, Procurement Policy, SOPs, control requirements, and mandatory process gates.

• Maintain Procurement Policy, SOPs, RACI matrices, templates, checklists, sourcing schedules, and other controlled documents.

• Review procurement files for completeness, consistency, process compliance, documentation quality, and audit readiness.

• Review policy deviations, single source procurement, emergency procurement, retrospective cases, and other exceptions.

• Identify material control breaches, schedule deviations, and unresolved process issues for escalation to the Head of CoE.

• Support the preparation of negotiation strategy recommendations in coordination with Pre Acquisition Quality Assurance.

• Vet final approval memoranda and agreements from a procurement governance perspective before submission for approval or execution.

• Track audit observations, corrective actions, management commitments, and timely remediation.

• Map existing procurement processes and recommend practical improvements to strengthen control, efficiency, transparency, and turnaround time.

• Develop procurement playbooks, process guidance, training materials, and capability development programmes.

• Provide guidance to Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams regarding approved processes and documentation requirements.