Position:
Procurement Category Manager
Region: Nairobi
Reporting
to: Head
of Supply Chain
Range: R2L
Department: Finance
Role Purpose: To support supply chain in delivery of agreed objectives in line with the procurement strategy, working with cross functional teams drawn from the business to develop & manage the Technology Division procurement category, ensure delivery of quality, service, competitive cost and incremental savings as desired by the business.
Role Purpose: To support supply chain in delivery of agreed objectives in line with the procurement strategy, working with cross functional teams drawn from the business to develop & manage the Technology Division procurement category, ensure delivery of quality, service, competitive cost and incremental savings as desired by the business.
- Develop
sourcing policies and procedures for the Technology procurement category,
ensure compliance
- Liaise
with Technology Division team to understand their
needs/requirements/projects underway to increase operational sourcing
efficiency.
- Map
out clear goals for the Technology Division team and coordinate projects
undertaken by the team.
- Manage
supplier relationship management to assess and validate current and future
suppliers’ capabilities.
- Negotiates
and finalizes sourcing agreements/contracts with suppliers in order to
attain assurance of quality, service, competitive costing and innovation
while following due process.
- Monitor
and evaluates supplier contracts performance in collaboration with the
relevant stakeholders to improve supplier relationship management;
maintain current and updated contracts/SLA for suppliers in
database/dashboard.
- Review
supplier’s performance and develop an implementation plan for corrective
actions.
- Manage
supplier KPI metrics with frequent follow up
- Work
with current and future suppliers to develop effective business relations.
- Participate
in ISO audits & ensure compliance in sourcing
- Development
of savings opportunities and benchmarking of industry standards and
practices to identify quick win opportunities.
- Timely
process and circulate management reports as required.
Academic
/ Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business/IT or equivalent from a recognized university with
postgraduate qualification in Purchasing & Supply
- 5+
years’ experience in sourcing/procurement or related field;
- Proven
track record of strategic procurement with at least 2 years’ experience in
technology management within the telecommunication industry
- Knowledge
of industry standards and best practices on sourcing.
- CPIS
will be an added advantage
- Knowledge
about market trends, evolution & new services or products related to
information technology and networks
Professional
Skills
- Proven
planning and management skills
- Excellent
reports writing skills
- Strong
communication and excellent negotiation skills
- Project
and team management
- Strong
Analytical and accounting skills
- High
level of accountability and Integrity
- Able
to operate in a fast moving high performance driven organization
- Results
oriented
- Critical
and creative thinking
This
position is opened to Kenyan citizens only.
If you
fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications,
experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.
Application should be sent by latest 3rd August 2016, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Application should be sent by latest 3rd August 2016, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Apply
through recruitment@telkomkenya.co.ke and quote the job title in the subject
field.