Senior Procurement Officer Job at Netcom Africa

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: Senior Procurement Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conduct regular performance reviews, and negotiate favorable terms and agreements.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities, conduct market research, and implement best practices to achieve cost efficiency in procurement processes.
• Risk Management: Evaluate and mitigate risks related to procurement activities, including supplier performance, geopolitical factors, and market trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's Degree and relevant certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Senior Procurement Officer or similar role in the telecommunications industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and legal regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.