Job vacancy for Sourcing Officer in a Telecom Company

A leading Telecommunication company is currently looking for a Sourcing Officer
Objectives
•Advice user departments and suppliers of MTN’s standard commercial terms and conditions
•Provide information on sourcing status to user department from time to time.
•Make recommendations to user department on sourcing options and solutions.
•Identify procurement saving possibilities
•Timely preparation of sourcing documents (RFQ, RFI and RFP)
•Negotiation with suppliers regarding the supply of goods and services for all items related to “core” activities
•Negotiation of pricing Frame Agreements, Price Books and Letters of Intent
•Preparation, issue, receipt and review of all “core” RFI, RFQ and RFP work.
•Provide input to periodic reports
Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in a numerate or related discipline Business/ Finance post graduate qualification will be an added advantage Professional certification in Purchasing and Supply Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment 
• Minimum of 3 years dealing with commercial contracts, negotiation, suppliers or accounts.
• Knowledge of telecommunications environment will be an advantage

Applications
Interested candidates can apply for this vacancy by clicking here
Closing date is 4-Mar-2011