Manager - Commercial Sourcing

Requirements

• First degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or Finance or any related discipline
  

• Fluent in English
  

• MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
  

• Masters/MBA is an added advantage
  

Experience:

6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:

• Minimum of 3 years’ managerial/supervisory experience in an area of specialisation;
  

• Experience working in a medium to large organization
  

• Experience in Procurement function/Procurement related function
  

• Experience with contract management systems.
  

• Lead the execution of sourcing strategies across the organization, ensuring compliance with MTN’s global and local policies, processes, and procedures.
  
• Manage the sourcing team, ensuring effective performance management, resource allocation, capacity building, and alignment with departmental goals.
  
• Directly manage the contract management process, overseeing the initiation, execution, and amendment of contracts, ensuring compliance and quality control across all sourcing functions.
  
• Provide oversight for all sourcing operations, ensuring that internal policies and best practices are consistently followed and that continuous process improvement is prioritized.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (all divisions except Network & IT) to drive continuous improvement in internal sourcing processes, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Track internal sourcing KPIs, ensuring the team consistently meets or exceeds established performance targets and contributes to the broader strategic goals.
  
• Monitor contract performance across all sourcing categories, assessing compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  
• Align sourcing and procurement processes with customer needs, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in line with customer demand schedules.
  
• Analyze customer requirements to identify optimal solutions that meet business needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness and high-quality standards.
  
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders, driving favorable outcomes that align with organizational objectives and contribute to long-term value creation.