Manager Sourcing Job – MTN-Uganda

Job: Manager Sourcing

Organization: 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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