Senior Specialist, Direct Category Management
1 month ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The company started as a provider of site build services for mobile network operators in Nigeria, but has gone on to develop deep expertise in all aspects of telecom towers. Today, IHS and its subsidiaries in Nigeria manage over 16,500 sites. We operate from our head office in Lagos but have regional offices in Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu, Asaba, Kano and Port Harcourt. We deliver innovative solutions to our customers, including making use of greenfield and rooftop sites, and developing rural telephony projects to connect the most remote communities in Nigeria. We operate two datacenters – in Lagos and Abuja – enabling us to support our Network Operating Centers with a high-quality IT infrastructure, robust security and a reliable network.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field in combination with relevant procurement certification, e.g. APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), etc. +10 years’ experience of purchasing/ sourcing in a technical/ operations environment, covering products and goods sourcing; planning, procurement, scheduling, and material/ goods & services control. Demonstrable experience in working with complex sourcing projects and influencing/ engaging cross-functional teams. Good command of Excel and ability to understand and integrate ERP systems. Extensive knowledge of bill of material structures and routing functionality. Versatile, tenacious and people oriented with the ability to take a proactive ‘’hands-on’’ approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Description Support the Senior Manager, Direct Category Management in identifying sourcing needs and provide inputs in developing the category’s sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable development. Utilize lean manufacturing techniques in executing procurement of assigned products/ commodities within relevant departmental operating guidelines. Adjust lean parameters to ensure proper order quantities and delivery schedule. Ensure that purchasing of works, services and materials is done at the best quality and delivered on time at a competitive price. Award work to suppliers in accordance with the registered suppliers process and sourcing event criteria. Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes to obtain the most desirable suppliers based on quality, timely delivery, and overall costs. Analyze RFx using well-balanced dimensions and make appropriate recommendations to the Senior Manager, Direct Category Management and/ or Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing. Lead negotiations with suppliers by considering total cost of ownership for direct category procurement. Keep informed of economic, industrial and other trends that affect markets, prices and delivery conditions. Apply industry knowledge and market intelligence to ensure sourcing outcomes are competitive and value-adding to the business. Deliver quality and cost savings through strategic procurement activities. Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare analysis reports. Review and monitor requisitions, purchase orders, supply sources, quotations and terms. Provide overall assistance to own and other functions in matters pertaining to purchasing performance, records, accuracy of transactions, pricing projections, etc. Maintain key purchasing data on the company’s system – e.g. lead time, minimum order, order multiple, safety stock, vendors, etc - to ensure accurate planning of requirements. Work within approved supplier list and make suggestions for adding a supplier if needed. Maintain strategic relationships with top suppliers across all spend categories. Manage and control the company’s suppliers. Identify poor performing suppliers and develop improvement plans. Monitor results and adjust plans. Research new suppliers and implement in accordance with master data supplier registration process. Regularly review open POs for lateness and address any potential issues. Provide early warning of potential lateness and work with shipments expeditor to resolve such issues before they affect supply requirements or customer on-time delivery. Manage ongoing communications with suppliers. Act as liaison between vendors and user departments when necessary. Liaise with Procurement Business Partners to ensure requirements including SLAs are refined and implementable in formal contracts. Interpret and implement key compliance requirements relevant to all procurement categories. Continuously improve systems and processes to drive improved customer performance at reduced cost, e.g. through revisions to purchasing strategies, collaboration with suppliers, improvements to forecast, or other targeted opportunities. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Direct Category Management.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Logistics planning and management, Ability to coordinate, Supply and demand planning, Stock and inventory management, Planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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