Description
Our client is a leading independent TowerCo (Telecom Tower Company) operating primarily across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
They are looking for Procurement Manager who will manage procurement and vendor management activities in the operating market. The position also ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with the corporate policies, procedures, and systems. Additionally, the Procurement Manager maintains strategic vendor relationships to ensure that all operating market departments are supplied with sufficient materials that meet the standards in terms of quantity, quality, and cost.
Essential Job Functions
Execute sourcing plans and goals for the Procurement department that support key business objectives
Implement procurement processes such as RFPs in compliance with local regulations and with the approved processes, working closely with the SVP, Procurement
Work closely with the Country's Technical Director to standardize equipment across markets allowing for group wide purchasing and larger volume discounts
Gather market intelligence on key markets, vendors, and solutions to support strategy development purposes
Apply procurement strategies based on changing market conditions
Ensure consistent and high-quality value delivery of materials and services
Identify potential cost savings and improvement opportunities to continually drive performance and business results
Support contract development and administration by reviewing legal contracts and safeguarding interests
Ensure the execution of corporate standards, controls, policies, procedures, and performance metrics to support commercial and operational objectives
Conduct contract negotiations, coordinating with key internal stakeholders such as the legal department, and ensure vendor performance meets contract and project requirements
Build strong relationship with the Country's Operations Department, which will be Procurement's #1 internal customer, ensuring a detailed understanding of their requirements and checking the status of the ordered equipment after sourcing
Maintain strong working relationships with strategic vendors to assure material cost, quality, and delivery targets are met
Ensure accurate and efficient materials and inventory management
Perform all relevant tasks as assigned by the General Manager or SVP, Procurement
Professional background
Key abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop relationships and build consensus among both internal and external stakeholders in relation to operational matters in particular
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and execute tasks under pressure
Strong customer service orientation
Solid track record in wireless infrastructure procurement operations at a tower company or MNO with knowledge of related civil engineering and power equipment
Professional Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience, with at least three (3) years' experience in vendor management
Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
Other Requirements
Fluency (both oral and written) in both English and Arabic
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Extensive knowledge of telecommunication products
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle)
Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program
