Job Purpose

• To 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 Airtel to ensure good service delivery to its customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the processing of Network related contracts from project brief to contract completion in conjunction with the Legal department.
• Manage the end to end Purchase Order process for procurement of goods and services within their area of responsibility in line with approved purchasing requests.
• Manages 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 Support of the 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.

Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years Telecoms Procurement experience.
• Proactive attitude towards meeting objectives.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Good Ethical attributes.