Safaricom Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant Post.
1:Category Sourcing Manager (Technology) Internal/External
Job Summary:
Drive Procurement value in the IT and/or Networks categories by effectively managing the purchasing cycle including building category strategies, end-to-end tendering process, negotiating and managing supplier contracts, and ensuring that in all circumstances the Company secures the best service/product for the best economical price within the outsourced technology services, while ensuring compliance to procurement policies and procedures.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Drive category management within supply chain with emphasis on category sourcing
Develop category sourcing strategies that deliver optimal procurement value for assigned categories
Carry out sourcing activities and deliver optimal pricing and terms, to meet business needs in a timely manner
Carry out sourcing activities as needed to select suppliers in a timely manner to meet business needs.
Maintain knowledge database of supplier’s markets, sub-categories, capabilities, technology, cost analysis and key performance indicators for goods and services
Negotiate and facilitate implementation of short and long-term agreements with suppliers
Monitor the performance of suppliers to ensure they deliver quality goods & services as per contract/purchase order.
Develop and implement supplier catalogues/pricelists within the ERP system to facilitate user self-service
Develop and implement cost optimization measures in liaison with budget holders and suppliers
Enforce governance and controls and ensure all sourcing and contract management activities adhere to established policies and procedures in procurement processes
Train, coach and advise users on the procurement process and be their trusted advisor.
Skill and educational background
Degree in Technology, Engineering or ICT (information and communications technology
A Graduate Diploma Qualification in Supply chain management will be an added advantage
At least 5-7 years’ technology/engineering or procurement experience.
Place of work: Addis Ababa
Application way
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the career portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume.
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NB: The closing date for receiving applications is Monday, January 8, 2024.