Etisalat Nigeria Job Vacancies: Manager, Site Building & Maintenance

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Etisalat is one of the leading telecommunications company with presence in 16 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. As we continue to replicate our global reputation for innovation and quality of service in Nigeria, we invite applications for the following position(s):

Position: Manager, Site Building & Maintenance
Ref: MSBM

Reporting to the Head –Technical Procurement.

Our Ideal Candidate:
• Facilitates the procurement, tendering and contracting processes for all goods and services required for site building and maintenance in line with Etisalat Nigeria's procurement policies
• Provides input in the update of procurement policies, processes and tenders for site building and maintenance in line with global best practices
• Assists in continuous review of procurement activities with respect to the site building and maintenance, makes recommendations for improvement and implements approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, vendors, and contractors)
• Liaises with engineering function in fulfilling procurement requirements
• Sources and investigates competent suppliers for inclusion in the approved vendor list
• Conducts market search as required in connection with availability and price of goods and services required for site building and maintenance.
• Reviews proposals and tenders from relevant vendors, and participates in vendor evaluation, selection and negotiation of contracts terms and prices with suppliers, vendors and contractors
• Conducts periodic benchmark analyses on vendors/suppliers and obtainable prices, and makes relevant recommendations to the Head, Technically Procurement
• Prepares /compiles agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Technical Procurement
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Head, Technical Procurement

Ideal Candidate should possess:
• A first degree in a relevant discipline
• Post-graduate /professional qualification(s) in a related field (an added advantage)
• Five (5) to nine (9) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years procurement experience in a supervisory role

Interested candidates are expected to:
• Be highly focused and success driven
• Be strategic and analytical thinkers
• Possess excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Possess high levels of integrity and self regulation

How to Apply:
• Prepare your most recent curriculum vitae as a Microsoft Word document and save in your full name
• Quote reference code of your desired position as subject and send your CV to the following email address latest 13th July, 2010 to procurementjobs@etisalat.com.ng

All applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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