Job Title: Sourcing Governance & Controls Manager BA3 -
00116068
Organisation: Barclays Bank
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
To deliver the Sourcing Ethics, Risks, Governance and
Control activity in-country to realise significant control over the third party
arena thereby enabling value delivery for business and build market leading
sourcing capability:
Deliver Sourcing Governance support in respect of SSMP
guidance for the in country sourcing team
Set up and implement in-country sourcing governance,
controls and process and train in-country sourcing function as required
(Sourcing & Supplier Management Policy; P2P; Preferred Supplier Lists;
Principle Risk Reports; Compliance Monitoring)
Implement robust compliance monitoring tools and processes
to ensure adherence to Global & BA Sourcing policies
Develop relationships to influence the business and steer
the strategic direction in local Sourcing activity
Work collaboratively with business, BA sourcing teams and
specialist functional support (Compliance, Risk, Audit, Legal, etc) to deliver
goals
Develop, lead and motivate local teams to adhere and embed
the SSMP policies and processes
Champion knowledge sharing across team, Sourcing and the
business through Global Sourcing Ethics, Risks and Governance policies,
ensuring consistent implementation of best in class tools and techniques
Ensure that all local sourcing activity meets the
requirements of country legal and regulatory bodies
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Governance and Control (70%)
Lead the stakeholder engagement of all Sourcing’s Ethics,
Risks, Governance and Control activity in the country.
Support the development and up-skilling of the local
Sourcing capability (mandate, policy, governance, and process)
Work closely with sourcing functional teams such as BA,
Control Rigour, Legal, Risk, Compliance,
Audit etc to deliver cohesive and effective cross functional working and
delivery
Communicate plans and strategy to local audience, ensuring
business unit requirements at both a strategic and operational level are signed
off and delivered.
Embed sourcing governance, systems, and processes in country
that reinforce strong risk management across the Group
Ensure risk management in all sourcing activity is applied
appropriately, such that risk to the Group is recognised, mitigated and managed
accordingly and in line with governance
Drive closure of all Audit, CIGLS and CIELS activity locally
2. Consultancy / ad-hoc tasks, due diligence and other
demand (10%)
Undertake consultancy type services to the business
especially in areas of own specialisation, at the request of and under the
supervision of the Head of Internal Controls Unit.
This will include ad-hoc engagements, due diligence work and
demand initiatives as may be required.
3. Leadership & Management (10%)
Lead the development of skills in relation to sourcing
governance for the in-country sourcing teams, ensuring that commercial
capability, standards and delivery in these areas are developed and improved
across the country.
Support and contribute to team building and team dynamics
through personally demonstrating leadership and team attributes
Champion new ways of working ensuring that these and the
cultural change are embedded
4. Team Participation (Self Development) 10 %
Contribute fully to the team effort
Facilitate coaching / training of team members in areas of
specialist knowledge, or allocated areas of common interest
Share knowledge, information, ideas and assist in the
training of less experienced colleagues.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should be Educated to Degree level in Business
related disciplines like Banking/ Finance/ Business Administration/ Economics/
Statistics/ Audit/ Risk Management/ Rigour/ Accounting / Financial Services or any
other relevant discipline.
The applicant should possess formal qualification or
studying for, such as CIPS, ACCA, and
or business or risk related degree / qualification will be highly preferred.
High profile nature of the role – frequent interaction with the most senior management
in the business
Being able to impartially deal with all levels of staff
Capability to
initiate, work and successfully
complete (E2E) an engagement as an
individual under minimum or no supervision
Ability to work flexitime in order to meet pressing
timelines.
Auditing/ operations/Assurance/Risk/Rigour and investigative
skills under a risk based methodology
Understanding of key risks faced by bank’s and core control
environment
Knowledge of the Bank’s governance requirements and
operational procedures
Computer literate (Strong MS office skills – excel, word and
PowerPoint)
Testing & Monitoring Experience
Training and Coaching
At least three years Auditing/Rigour/Assurance/Risk
management experience and / or working at a management level in the financial
services sector with a proven track record.
Being part of a team working to deliver against tight
deadlines
Report writing and presentation experience
Exposure to consultation and facilitation
Strong Ethics, Risk, Controls and Governance skills in
complex and international environment
Broad appreciation of the global banking market,
consolidation and new venture activity
Ability to lead change
Networking and relationship management skills at senior and
Executive levels, with well developed and adaptable influencing skills
Planning, prioritization and project management disciplines
Graduate calibre with significant Sourcing governance, risk
and controls management experience across a number of business disciplines and
geographies
Successful country senior stakeholder and risk management
Track record of contributing, influencing, and managing
relationships at Senior Director Level
Personal Competencies: Problem Solving / Decision Making,
Communication / Influence, Integrity and
professionalism, Analytical, Testing & Monitoring, Relationship /
Partnership Approach, Quality, High Standards and Controls, Planning &
Organising, Judgement and Innovation & Change
How to Apply:
If you feel challenged by any of the above positions, and
believe you can deliver on key deliverables as outlined above, upload your
application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic
certificate to our recruitment website detail below:
https://barclays.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en_GB
Barclays is an equal opportunity employer that recruits,
develops and promotes people on merit, and rewards outstanding performance,
regardless of background and gender.
For queries contact us on 0417122453 or email:
barclays.uganda@barclays.com
Deadline: 26th
August, 2013
