Associate - Category Sourcing Network.global

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates MTN Nigeria Full time

Job Outcomes / Results

Achieve category squad outcomes

Consolidate and prepare the sourcing calendar

Generate effective cost savings through supplier negotiations

Develop RFx, tender and bid templates

Translate business requirements to RFx scope documents

Evaluate RFx responses

Ensure compliance of the selection process

Project Manage the RFx process as per defined timelines

Improve service delivery and TAT

Achieve sustainable procurement targets

Provide faster and efficient stakeholder support

Effective query / conflict management

Support the development of the MTN Category Sourcing framework and practices in guidance with CoE & POD Global Leads
- Collaborate with the Demand Planning team and provide input into the forecasting, planning and development of the demand plan fo r the

respective category
- Provide assistance to the Principal strategic category with inputs on best market practices through market research on areas such as

supply market structure and dynamics, leading category strategies, pricing structures, opportunities and threats.
- Manage the end to end preparation and execution of RfX within boundaries and targets set by respective Principal strategic cate gory

(goods / services package, RfX type and approach, MTN requirements, list of suppliers, alternatives to negotiated
- Assist in negotiation & determination of optimal suppliers to award the respective contracts basis the defined boundaries and ta rgets set

for the RFX in alignment with respective strategic category principal.
- Ensure effective cost management through challenging supplier pricing where appropriate and improve on system costs
- Drive the preparation of SOW and Business Requirements in guidance with the respective Principal Strategic Category and other re levant

business stakeholders for any approved Initiatives. Follow up with business stakeholders to revise / edit the SoW in case of dis crepancies
- For the respective RFx ensure completeness of documentation, scores of shortlisted suppliers, compliance with DoA with respec t t o

scoring and changes / amendments if any are made in accordance with the policy / procedures
- Liaise with associate supplier performance & contract management and provide the RFx evaluation results for initiating contra ct

formulation. Further as a SPOC with the selected vendor support in sourcing the relevant documents and clarifications
- While working in sprints, support respective Principal strategic category on strategy development (e.g., strategic goals, st rat egic options,

implementation plan) & development of standard SSH SCM documents and reports.
- As a part of sprint planning, drive the identification of appropriate actions to be undertaken for RFx preparation and releas e a nd break

them down into outcomes to be achieved
- As a part of sprint review, liaison with other SCM / EAM/Finance counterparts for demand planning, related inputs and guida nce in

coordination with demand planning team
- Attend daily stand ups and provide recommendations for removing the bottlenecks identified during the category sourcing process
- Identify improvement opportunities for the RFx process and optimize the approval process
- Prepare periodic reports on category savings and report to the relevant stakeholders
- Generate ad hoc reports as requested by the respective Principal Strategic Category with respect to vendor base, market prices, etc.
- Interact with Chapter members, sharing expertise and deep knowledge to support achievement of squad outcomes and upskilling

**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / or

equivalent degree (Telecom Network Engineering

advantageous)

Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management and /or

equivalent professional qualification (preferred)

**Experience**:
3 5 years relevant working experience

2 3 years’ experience in either as a purchasing officer/

purchasing agent/category buyer and/or similar

procurement related role

Experience in building sourcing calendars and vendor

sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with

vendors)

Proper understanding of the network vendors and pricing

strategies prevalent in the market.

Understanding of emerging telecom/ supply chain practices

and trends

Experience working in a medium to large organization,

managing category sourcing

Experience in SAP, ARIBA, or a major ERP System(s)

(Preferably

Industry / Certifications (Advantageous):
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

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