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Job Title:    Manager Sourcing

Organisation: MTN-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Senior
Manager Supply Chain Management

 

About US:

MTN-Uganda is the
leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines,
fax/data, internet and mobile services.

 

Job Summary:  The Manager Sourcing will be responsible for
processes related to development and management of procurement standards,
vendor evaluation & selection (from RFI to RFP). and contracts Management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Transparently
Select, Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco
objectives

·       
Bring
commodity-based procurement and sourcing expertise to commercial and Technical
– provide input on scope of work, requirement specifications, demand
management, cost, performance, market risk, market availability, quality and
reliability of product/ service components required by both commercial and
Technical.

·       
Construct,
implement and fine-tune methods, processes and systems to enhance effectiveness
and meet organizational goals

·       
Provide
input into the forecasting, planning, development and review of the budget for
the Technology or Commercial sourcing units

·       
Ensure
adherence to KPIs and SLAs relating to sourcing and requesting to order
processes

·       
Manage
process standardization and transformation initiatives

·       
Perform
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for SLA non-compliance and take corrective action

·       
Identify
potential sensitive issues and escalate it to the appropriate level

·       
Review
and approve Purchasing Documents / Purchasing Agreements/ Purchasing Contracts/
Contract Terms and Deliverables

·       
Review
and approve RFI/RFP/RFQ/Auction

·       
Review
and approve Purchase Orders.  Ensure
customer satisfaction is at the highest level and as per service delivery
measures

·       
Review
and approve Category Needs and Spend Analysis / Category development and
sourcing

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the MTN-Uganda Manager Sourcing job placement must hold a relevant
Degree and Procurement or Supply Chain Professional Certification. (Being MCIPS
is a requirement).

·       
A
minimum of five years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a
supervisory role.

·       
Microsoft
Office

·       
Logistics
Management (working knowledge)

·       
Planning
& Organizing

·       
Transport
Operations (working knowledge)

·       
Freight
and Forwarding (working knowledge)

·       
Clearance
Process (working knowledge)

·       
Customs
(URA) Regulations (working knowledge)

·       
Contract
Management

·       
Negotiation
Skills

·       
Procurement
Management

·       
Tenders
Assessment & Vendor Management

·       
Financial
Acumen

·       
Problem
Solving

·       
Research
Orientation

·       
Service
Level Agreement Management

·       
Legislation
and Compliance

·       
Managerial
Supervision

·       
Adaptability

·       
Analytical
Thinking

·       
Attention
to Details

·       
Negotiation
Skills

·       
Good
Communication & Reporting Skills

·       
Adequate
knowledge in supplier management

·       
Problem
Solving Skills,

·       
Result
Orientation

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should
apply online at the link below.

 

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