Reports To: Head of Supply Chain – Nigeria Summary
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.
Responsibilities
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
Develop strategies in support of key projects and initiatives tailored to the category
Develop contracting strategies
Deliver effective Procurement solutions across the Business in line with the Group’s business targets and objectives;
Deliver defined savings targets;
Deliver defined value adding targets and measures;
Actively manage supply risk and performance;
Develop supply chain capability to meet future business needs; and, ultimately,
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 & Experience
First Degree, Certified Purchaser (CIPS) preferred and Master’s Degree will be advantageous
Bachelor’s degree and typically 15 or more years’ related work experience or a Master’s degree with typically 12 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies:
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.
Ability to negotiate commercial and contractual terms at the highest levels with suppliers.
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Applicants should send their CV’s and Cover Letters to: talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject bar the name of the role.
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