Senior Manager, Governance at IHS Towers

Job Description

Due Diligence and Vendor Management: 

Due Diligence: 

• Ensure due diligence of potential suppliers and vendors to assess their reliability and adherence to legal and ethical standards. 

Vendor Performance Metrics: 

• Ensure and audit the vendor performance management process. 

• Ensure scheduled meetings for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) review are conducted. 

• Ensure the application of penalties or rewards as necessary based on performance metrics.  

Financial Stewardship: 

Financial Reporting and Calculations: 

• Ensure the accuracy and the compilation and analysis of intricate financial reports related to procurement activities. 

• Ensure accurate financial calculations, including cost analyses, budget variances, and financial forecasting. 

Contractual Affairs: 

Contract Creation: 

• Ensure contractual documents are in place timeously as required and that comply with legal requirements and organizational policies. 

• Ensure that the contracts: 

Governance Framework: 

• Formulate, implement, and monitor a robust governance framework in alignment with internal standards and external regulations for all procurement/supply chain policies and SOPs 

Policy and Procedure Development: 

• Lead the creation, monitoring, and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance across all procurement activities. 

Regulatory Compliance: 

• Ensure full alignment of procurement activities with federal, state, and organizational laws and regulations, including CIPS guidelines and SOX. 

Custodian of Governance: 

• Serve as the ultimate point of accountability for all governance-related matters. 
• Maintain an up to date RFx (Request for Proposal/Quotation/Information) register. 

Compliance and Auditing: 

• Will be responsible for all Audit and Forensic interactions, providing all supporting evidence as and when required. 

Tender timeline management 

• Ensure and is responsible that tenders are executed as per agreed SLAs with the internal business. Identifying, escalating, and removing obstacles as they are identified. 

SOP Adherence: 

• Ensure that all procurement processes strictly adhere to the Procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

Auditing: 

Oversee and conduct continuous auditing of the procurement team's work to ensure alignment with SOPs. 

Vendor Documentation: 

• Ensure that all diligence documents and vendor-based documents are complete and in compliance. 
• No award will be done without sign off by yourself and the associate director. 

Engagement Oversight: 

• Oversee all engagements with external vendors for tender processes, ensuring correctness and adherence to procedures. 

SOP Development: 

• Contribute to the creation of new SOPs and facilitate digital innovation in procurement processes. 
• Any other requirements the Associate director may have. 

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a background as a Lawyer, forensic auditor, auditor, or chartered accountant. 
• Experience in procurement, compliance, and governance roles. 
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and auditing skills. 
• 10 years’ relevant experience 
• This role is integral to ensuring the highest standards of governance and compliance within the Procurement department. The Governance and Compliance Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in upholding ethical and legal standards while optimizing procurement processes. 
• Polygraph and psychometric testing a prerequisite.