Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Overview & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Supplies Management, or a related field.

Experience & Requirements

• 5–8 years of relevant procurement and supply-chain experience.
• At least 3–5 years in a senior supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, high-value procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies, annual procurement plans, and departmental budgets aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Financial Alignment: Align procurement activities with capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) plans.
• Tendering & Evaluation: Ensure competitive tendering, quotation analysis, bid evaluation, and supplier selection are conducted fairly and transparently.
• Market-Supported Decisions: Ensure procurement decisions are supported by market analysis, technical evaluations, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Telecom Procurement: Oversee procurement of fibre-optic cables, routers, switches, transmission systems, radio access network equipment, antennas, and other network components.
• Rollout & Maintenance Support: Ensure critical equipment and spare parts are available to support network rollout, maintenance, and service restoration.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, payment terms, and service-level agreements.
• Budget Management: Prepare, manage, and monitor procurement budgets in coordination with Finance.
• Commitment Control: Ensure procurement commitments remain within approved CAPEX and OPEX allocations.
• Benchmarking: Conduct price benchmarking, market analysis, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• International Sourcing: Oversee international sourcing and importation of telecommunications equipment and spare parts.
• Logistics & Coordination: Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, shipping companies, and relevant government authorities.

Key Competences

• Strong understanding of procurement and contract management principles.
• Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in ERP and e-procurement systems, such as SAGE, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong financial analysis, negotiation, leadership, and reporting skills.

Note from Employer:

“We are committed to equal employment opportunities and unbiased treatment of all individuals in all employment practices.”

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.