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  • Posted: Nov 22, 2016
    Deadline: Not specified
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    For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business an...
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    Head of Procurement - Technical

    Summary

    The ‘Head of Procurement - Technical’ will lead a Procurement team that will design, develop and oversee implementation of the company-wide strategy for: Technical Procurement. 

    Responsibilities

    • To understand and communicate regional requirements to appropriate team members, and manage all requirements accordingly for the region.
    • Develop strategies in support of key projects and initiatives tailored to the category
    • Facilitate agreement with business partners and other stakeholders
    • Execute category and contracting strategies, monitor and manage progress to plan
    •  Communicate key presentations to senior leadership (directors)
    • Communicate strategy, performance, risk and opportunities to stakeholders
    • Ensure key performance indicators are in place to manage performance across BUs
    • Identify risk and support mitigation plans
    • Assess current and potential supply base
    • Develop demand profile and identify niche support
    • Develop plans to manage capacity and capability
    • Develop negotiation strategies for strategic sourcing events
    • Develop supply chain capability to meet future business needs; and, ultimately,
    • Actively manage supply risk and performance;
    • Deliver defined value adding targets and measures;
    • Deliver defined savings targets;
    • Deliver effective Procurement solutions across the Business in line with the Group’s business targets and objectives;
    • Develop contracting strategies

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • First Degree, Certified Purchaser (CIPS) preferred and Master’s Degree will be advantageous.
    • Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Competencies

    • Advanced Problem Solving and numerate analytical skills.
    • Excellent literacy skills.
    • Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP, Data Analysis).
    • Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of new ways of working and building strategic awareness.
    • Stakeholder relationships: building trust and fostering collaboration; excellent team management and interpersonal people skills are essential.
    • Communicating effectively: strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strategic thinking complimented by excellent organisational and Project Management skills.
    • Ability to negotiate commercial and contractual terms at the highest levels with suppliers.

    Method of Application

    If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and Cover letter to talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject the name and location of the role.

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