Procurement Manager

NEW | Fibe Let's grow together, become our Procurement Manager S = Bachelor's degree in Procurement & ‘YeR-Supply Chain Management, Procurement ~ • Supplies Management or a related field 5-8 years of relevant procurement and supply-chain experience. Atleast 3-5 years in a senior supervisory or management position, • Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, high-value procurement, contract management and supplier negotiations, CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement procurement strategies, annual procurement plans and departmental budgets aligned ‘ith the organization's business objectives. • Align procurement activities with capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) plans. 7 ‘+ Ensure competitive tendering, quotation analysis, bid evaluation and supplier selection are conducted fairly and transparently. • Ensure procurement decisions are supported by market analysis, technical evaluations and total cost of ownership assessments. • Oversee procurement of fibre-optic cables, routers, switches, transmission systems, radio access network equipment, antennas and other network components. • Ensure critical equipment and spare parts are available to support network rollout, maintenance and service restoration, • Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, payment terms and service-level agreements. • Prepare, manage and monitor procurement budgets in coordination with Finance. • Ensure procurement commitments remain within approved CAPEX and OPEX allocations. • Conduct price benchmarking, market analysis and total cost of ownership assessments. • Oversee international sourcing and importation of telecommunications equipment and spare parts. • Coordinate with freight forwarders, clearing agents, shipping companies and relevant government authorities. COMPETENCES • Strong understanding of procurement and contract ‘management principles. '* Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure. • Proficiency in ERP and e-procurement systems, such as SAGE, SAP or Oracle. • Strong financial analysis, negotiation, leadership and reporting skills, Full advert (image): https://axian-group.csod.com/clientimg/axian-group/jobAdUploads/TIGO%20TZ/Advt_Procurement%20Manager.png