Sourcing Executive (Network Active) at Airtel

Job Description

• The successful candidate will monitor and manage the procurement of Network equipment and related materials and services at the right price, right quantity & quality from the most appropriate vendor at full cost of ownership to the benefit of the businss ensuring good service to its customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage processing of Network related contracts from project brief to contract completion in conjunction with the Legal department
• Manage end to end Purchase Order process for procurement of goods and services within their area of responsibility in line with approved purchasing requests.
• Manage vendor relationships in accordance with company guidelines, to support the realization of agreed procurement contracts & timelines for delivery.
• Provide accurate information and guidance to managers and other staff in spport of planning, budgeting and goal setting processes to establish procurement goals.
• Manage price & contractual negotiations in line with favorable payment terms, statutory regulatory requirements, competitive pricing, quality assurance and delivery timelines favorable to the company.
• Generation of required Procurement reports(spend & savings report, contract management report, Single source & emergency request report)
• Manage sourcing process for recommending/identifying the most suitable vendors required for projects/tasks
• Provide payment support services
• Vendor Performance evaluation to ascertain vendor competence & capability

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of  5 years' work experience in Core Node and GSM Active Networks Planning/ Operations
• Technical Procurements and sourcing
• Analytical skills
• Strategic negotiation skills
• Project Management skills
• Partner/ Vendor Management
• Impeccable integrity and character
• Communication Skills
• Cost, process and automation Innovation
• This role is located in Lagos (HQ)and reports to the Sourcing Lead.