Junior Procurement Manager (telecommunications)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Matric Certificate
  • BComm/Diploma would be preferable.
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Minimum Experience:
  • 2 years related experience.
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Other Requirements
  • Knowledge of telecommunication suppliers in Africa would be advantageous.
  • Prepared to work overtime, if required.
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Responsibilities:
Supplier Access and Internet Pricing
  • Obtain pricing from supplier and partners for all pricing requests.
  • Conduct pricing analysis and monitor market trends to ensure that the is competitive and profitable.
  • Timeous and accurate processing of all requests.
  • Supply accurate pricing and feedback to sales request.
  • Escalate all outstanding pricing requests to PRM (24-hour delay).
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Data Integrity / Inventory Management
  • Maintain supplier details within system.
  • Maintain supplier inventory and pricing per invoice on system.
  • Supplier escalation Matrix up to date for all suppliers.
  • Maintain supplier contact details for cancelations.
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Supplier Relationships
  • Maintain regular and constant contact with suppliers and partners, to grow and develop the relationship.
  • Ensure up to date knowledge of products and services offered by suppliers.
  • Remain knowledgeable and updated of key developments within the telecoms sector in all countries and regions.
  • Interact with Partner Relationship Managers and Commercial Managers, on pricing related issues.
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Product Knowledge
  • Develop working knowledge of mediums available and new technologies being deployed per country.
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Key Stakeholder Relationships
Internal
  • Partner Relations Managerxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s
  • Finance
  • Procurement
  • Operations
  • Sales
  • Project Managers
  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Manager
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External
  • Global Suppliers / Partners
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Competency:
Knowledge
  • Knowledge of pricing in the telecommunications industry, Globally
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Skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Intermediate Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Behavioral
  • Communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Inter-personal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organized and self-motivated
  • Objective and assertive

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1265561
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned