Head of Procurement - Technical at Jobelis Consultancy

Jobelis Consultancy- Our client, a market leading player in the mobile telecommunications industry in Africa have a requirement for a Head of Procurement in Lagos, Nigeria. The role involves Senior leadership and strategy ownership for Telecomm passive infrastructure and Integrated Site Maintenance Services; direct procurement of infrastructure components such as tower structures , Diesel Power Generator modules; Site Build, civil construction and Tower installation services; and, Site Acquisition in support of Technical Field development Projects/Operations.

Job Title: Head of Procurement – Technical

Description

• The ‘Head of Procurement – Technical’ will lead a Procurement team that will design, develop and oversee implementation of the company-wide strategy for: Technical Procurement.

Responsibilities
To provide category management, the candidate will facilitate a cross functional team to:

• Develop strategies in support of key projects and initiatives tailored to the category 


• Develop contracting strategies 


• Develop negotiation strategies for strategic sourcing events 


• Develop plans to manage capacity and capability 


• Develop demand profile and identify niche support 


• Assess current and potential supply base 


• Identify risk and support mitigation plans 


• Ensure key performance indicators are in place to manage performance across BUs 


• Communicate strategy, performance, risk and opportunities to stakeholders 


• Communicate key presentations to senior leadership (directors) 


• Execute category and contracting strategies, monitor and manage progress to plan 


• Facilitate agreement with business partners and other stakeholders 

Qualifications

• First Degree, Certified Purchaser (CIPS) preferred and Master’s Degree will be advantageous.

Skills

• Senior team and Category Management management experience: mandatory. To include:


• Advanced Problem Solving and numerate analytical skills.


• Excellent literacy skills.


• Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP, Data Analysis)


• Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of new ways of working and building strategic awareness.


• Stakeholder relationships: building trust and fostering collaboration; excellent team management and interpersonal people skills are essential.


• Communicating effectively: strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strategic thinking complimented by excellent organisational and Project Management skills.

Location: Lagos

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Head of Procurement - Technical at Jobelis Consultancy