Procurement Specialist - Category at American Tower Africa

Job Identification: 1489
Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Job Category: Operations

Job Summary

• The Procurement Specialist - Category is responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring optimal value for the organization.
• This role involves engaging with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements, identifying and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Essential Duties

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned procurement categories to drive cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop category-specific procurement plans.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to secure the best pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Track and report on savings achieved and develop plans for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using performance appraisal system to drive corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage supplier risks and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote procurement best practices and educate stakeholders on procurement policies and processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact between procurement and user departments for assigned categories.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on procurement-related matters.
• Facilitate month-end procurement reports in Oracle.

Requirements

• Four (4) years relevant working experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Professional Qualification in CIPS is an added advantage.