Team Lead, Strategic Sourcing and Logistics at Netcom Africa Limited

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 Title: Team Lead, Strategic Sourcing and Logistics

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvements in supply chain processes for Hardware Procurement and Services Procurement.

Vendor Management:

• Establish and maintain solid relationships with key IT equipment distributors.
• Own and manage vendor contracts for Netcom/Netfinity, ensuring favorable terms.

Collaboration and Negotiation:

• Act as the Supply Chain focal point, collaborating with Heads of Technology & Innovation and Operations.
• Lead sensitive negotiations and liaise with external stakeholders on critical projects.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end contract management process, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to optimize contract terms.

Supplier Evaluation and Re-evaluation:

• Establish, organize, and maintain a robust process for evaluating and re-evaluating major suppliers.
• Ensure supplier performance aligns with quality and cost competitiveness criteria.

Asset Management:

• Maintain an overview of records of equipment orders and deliveries.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of company assets within and outside Lagos.

Internal Control and Continuous Improvement:

• Overview of processes to ensure internal control over Logistics, Procurement, and Inventory.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain function.

ERP System Compliance:

• Ensure accurate registration of purchasing costs in the ERP system.
• Align purchasing processes with the Company's internal accounting procedures.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's Degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience (typically 7 - 10 years) in progressively responsible roles within supply chain management, with a focus on procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a leadership or managerial role, demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and evaluate supply chain processes and teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the Internet services and managed IT services industry is preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in supply chain management or related fields are a plus (e.g., Certified Supply Chain Professional - CSCP).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.