Our client, is a key player in the telecoms industry, providing best-in- class network solutions and security services and maintains end-to-end network infrastructure for telecommunications (Wireless telecommunications Managed Services) to Cellular Operators, and 3rd party Network providers including industrial/commercial security is seeking to hire an experienced Head Procurement Officer that will ensure and carry out negotiations and reviews of prices are carried out in favourable terms to the organisation to achieve savings.

The Head, Procurement Officer will report directly to Chief Legal Officer and will have the following direct reports: 

• Procurement supervisor

• Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

• Procurement Analyst

• Procurement Accountant

PURPOSE

• To design, develop and review policies, processes and procedure (PPP) in line with world class procurement best practices

• Implement the use of Procurement &Logistics PPP for efficient implementation of policies to ensure reduction in turn-around time

• To provide direction for the Procurement & logistics department

• To coordinate and oversee team members’ compliance to policies, processes and procedures

• To ensure and carry out negotiations and reviews of prices are carried out in favourable terms to the organisation to achieve savings

• To provide direction and guidance to the subordinate staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment

• 3 years supervisory/managerial capacity

• Keen analytical mind

• Detailed and optimum attention to details

• Ability to work without supervision

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Database Administration

• Financial Acumen

• Planning and Budgeting skills

• Planning and Organising skills

• Procurement Management skills

• Supplier Management skills

• Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Main Internal Contacts: All departments within the company

• Main External Contacts: All suppliers, competitors, industries in similar operations

SCOPE FOR IMPACT:

Direct Impact On The Company Bottom Line.

Impacts Quality of Goods and/or Services Purchased

• First degree in business-related discipline or Engineering

• Post-graduate qualification in business-related discipline

• Professional certification in Purchasing and Supply chain Management or Logistics and supply Chain Management

• Minimum of 13 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment, out of which 6 years must have been spent in procurement preferably in a telecom environment
•  3 years supervisory/managerial capacity