Safaricom Ethiopia is a global consortium-owned venture, in collaboration with Vodafone Group, Safaricom PLC, Vodacom Group, Sumitomo Corporation (one of the largest international trading and business investment firms), and British International Investment (BII) – the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Job Title: Category Sourcing Manager (Technology)
Role Objective:
• Lead procurement initiatives in the IT and/or Network domains, overseeing the entire purchasing cycle, including crafting category strategies, managing end-to-end tendering processes, negotiating and overseeing supplier contracts. Ensure the company consistently obtains the best services/products at the most economical prices within outsourced technology services, while adhering to procurement policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities and Decision Ownership:
• Drive category management within the supply chain with a focus on category sourcing.
• Develop category sourcing strategies to achieve optimal procurement value for assigned categories.
• Execute outsourcing activities, securing optimal pricing and terms to meet business needs promptly.
• Maintain a comprehensive supplier database, encompassing markets, sub-categories, capabilities, technology, cost analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Negotiate and facilitate the implementation of short and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure the delivery of quality goods and services as per contract/purchase order.
• Develop and implement supplier catalogs/pricelists within the ERP system to facilitate user self-service.
• Implement cost optimization measures in collaboration with budget holders and suppliers.
• Enforce governance and controls, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures in procurement processes.
• Provide training, coaching, and advisory support to users throughout the procurement process.
Functional Competencies:
Commercial Models / Procurement Value
• Translate business requirements into viable procurement business models.
• Evaluate the potential impact on the business of supplier proposals.
Negotiations
• Use a structured approach to achieve agreements that are beneficial for Safaricom.
• Demonstrate a range of behavioral strategies to achieve agreements that are advantageous for Safaricom.
Category Management And Planning / Procurement Strategy
• Share and apply category-specific supplier market intelligence to enhance business decisions.
• Use appropriate tools and techniques to develop and implement strategic Category Plans.
Contract Management
• Build and implement effective business contracts and understand the legal implications.
• Apply knowledge of the ethical and legal environment to safeguard Safaricom’s interests.
Education & Experience:
• Degree in Technology, Engineering, or ICT (Information and Communications Technology).
Possessing a Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management provides a valuable edge.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of technology/engineering or procurement experience.
Location: Addis Ababa
How to Apply:
If you believe you are up to the challenge and possess the required qualifications and experience, please update your candidate profile on the career portal and click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.
Deadline : January 8, 2024.
|Check this Job Post https://www.kenajob.com/ss-communication-plc-vacancy/
Job notifications
Telegram for NGO and Embassy Jobs Only https://t.me/ngoandembassy
Telegram for Bank Jobs Only https://t.me/jobsatbank
Thank You for Visiting our Website. Wish You Good Luck. Have Great Time.
