Principal Supply Chain Analyst Job at Netcom

Netcom has been Nigeria’s leading Internet Service Provider since 2004, staying ahead of the competition with cutting edge platforms in VSAT, WIMAX, Radio, and Fiber technology. Now, a pioneer in Business Transformation Solutions, we empower organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations, ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Principal Supply Chain Analyst is a non-managerial senior technical role responsible for owning and improving internal supply chain processes, systems, standards, and analytics.
• The role supports excellence in procurement operations, vendor governance, and cross-functional efficiency, working closely with the Supply Chain Team Lead and COO to align internal processes with broader operational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and continuously improve internal procurement and supply chain processes, ensuring compliance with approved SOPs and operational efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end procurement workflows, including requisition validation, sourcing, quotation review, and purchase order issuance.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of procurement documentation, vendor quotations, and transaction records.
• Resolve day-to-day procurement issues, such as incomplete requests, vendor clarifications, and documentation gaps, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, records, and reports to support team visibility, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Participate in vendor assessments and contract reviews by providing technical input on specifications, performance, and cost considerations.
• Support ERP/procurement system usage, including transaction execution, data validation, and participation in system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain procurement templates, guides, and checklists for consistent execution across the team.
• Provide informal training and process guidance to junior procurement staff to strengthen team-wide adherence to standards.
• Contribute expert insight to internal procurement reviews, working groups, or improvement initiatives based on hands-on execution experience.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 5–7 years in procurement or supply chain roles with progressive responsibilities.
• Postgraduate Diploma or relevant training in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations is advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing complex sourcing processes, particularly in IT, technical services, or telecom.
• Demonstrated success in developing, documenting, and improving internal operational processes.

Essential Skills and Capabilities:

• Expert knowledge of technical procurement and supply chain workflows (esp. within IT/telecom environments).
• Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and data interpretation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of vendor qualification, sourcing strategies, and procurement lifecycle management.
• Advanced document management, workflow design, and internal policy interpretation.
• High attention to detail, with ability to maintain clarity on broader operational goals.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead by influence. Desirable Skills and Capabilities
• ERP systems familiarity (e.g., MS Dynamics, SAP, or custom procurement tools).
• Business process mapping and improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Understanding of finance, cost accounting, and budget controls in procurement.
• Exposure to project-based procurement or client-facing service delivery.
• Comfort working in cross-departmental initiatives and process integration.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance (HMO)
• Paid Leave
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid work model
• Professional Development Reimbursement.