Job Title: Manager, Network Procurement
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary: Facilitate the procurement, tendering and contracting processes for all Network infrastructure and related services
Principal Functions:
• Provide inputs for the update of procurement policies, processes and procedures with regard to contracts and tenders for all Network infrastructure and related services
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices with regard to procurement management
• Assist in continuously reviewing procurement activities with regard to all Network infrastructure and related services, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced team performance
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders – including suppliers, vendors and contractors
• Liaise with the Network Department on all procurement requirements
• Source and investigate competent suppliers of Network infrastructure for inclusion in the approved vendor list
• Prepare and send out requests for quotations to approved Network vendors
• Conduct market research as required in connection with availability and price of Network infrastructure and related services
• Establish opportunities for partnering with Network vendors to create competitive advantage for Etisalat Nigeria
• Receive proposals and tenders from Network vendors and participate in vendor evaluation, selection and negotiation of contract terms, prices and supplies
• Develop contract and tender tracking systems to reduce turn-around times on processing requests from user departments
• Continuously monitor progress on contracts and tenders processes and ensure fairness and equity across board
• Receive and evaluate constant feedback from various tiers of contract and tenders evaluation
• Identify and report potential conflict of interest conditions in the tendering and contracting process
• Expedite the procurement process and follow up on vendor purchase order status
• Assist in ensuring continuous evaluation of vendor performance and delisting of non-performing Network vendors
• Conduct periodic benchmark analysis on Network vendors/ suppliers and obtainable prices and make relevant recommendations for the attention of the Head-Network/ IT Procurement
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards achievement of overall team objectives
• Prepare/ compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-Network/ IT Procurement
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Network/ IT Procurement
Educational Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will provide an advantage
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
• Between five (5) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate solid experience in tender assessment, procurement management and contract management
• Ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
• Influencing and Negotiating
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Leadership and People Management
• Personal Effectiveness
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