Jobs at Netcom Africa

Job Description

As the Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of Business and Project Analysts to drive the business and technical areas of our technology solutions offerings. Your expertise and leadership will play a critical role in supporting the business development team, developing designing and costing technical solutions, and delivering compelling solution descriptions and presentations to clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of Business and Project Analysts .
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Solutions Proposal Delivery:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to understand client requirements and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of our products and services and effectively communicate their value propositions to clients.

Solution Design and Consultation :

• Gather and analyze client needs and develop innovative solutions to meet their requirements.
• Design and architect complex telecommunications and IT solutions utilizing assigned subject matter experts, vendors and OEMs.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor solutions.

Relationship Management :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, OEM partners, and internal teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their long-term business objectives and aligning our solutions accordingly.

Requirements

Experience, Education and/or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technology or Business-related course  
• 5 years job experience in the information technology or related technical service provider sector.
• A record of achievement and business solution expertise
• Product sales certification, Project Management certification, engineering design credentials, or equivalent technical sales credentials for OEM solutions.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Adaptability and learning agility
• Commercial awareness and business analysis
• Estimation and Costing
• Demonstrate understanding of systems administration and performance tuning of application/software – virtualization, containerization, automation software, Cloud architecture, UNIX/Linux based environments, etc.
• Hands-on understanding of network design and implementation in IP networks – switches, routers, firewalls, bandwidth managers, IP telephony systems, wireless network, etc

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Job Description

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conduct regular performance reviews, and negotiate favorable terms and agreements.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities, conduct market research, and implement best practices to achieve cost efficiency in procurement processes.
• Risk Management: Evaluate and mitigate risks related to procurement activities, including supplier performance, geopolitical factors, and market trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree and relevant certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Senior Procurement Officer or similar role in the telecommunications industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and legal regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.