Senior Lead - IT Sourcing at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Lead - IT Sourcing

Job ID: 6761
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Reports To: Manager - Sales Analysis and Reporting
Division: Finance

Mission

• To ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, driving innovation, sustainability, and process improvements in alignment with MTN’s strategic objectives. 
• Collaborate with Sourcing Management to develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, optimize costs, mitigate risks, and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with best practices, MTN’s processes, policies, and procedures.

Description

• Manage RFX processes, including supplier assessments, product evaluations, and proposal reviews, to recommend awards based on best value.
• Review and process approved requisitions for negotiations and purchase orders in compliance with global and local policies, processes, and procedures.
• Initiate and manage Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), including amendments where necessary.
• Facilitate contract drafting requests with the commercial legal team and oversee execution.
• Handle changes to negotiation awards, purchase orders, BPAs, and contracts as required.
• Update and share relevant sourcing reports to support decision-making.
• Monitor and manage key performance metrics, ensuring alignment with group and local targets.
• Ensure compliance and governance through audit reviews and risk management strategies.
• Monitor and resolve supply chain delays or disruptions in collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Address internal and external stakeholder feedback to improve sourcing operations.
• Monitor and meet agreed service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate effective negotiation skills with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Provide excellent service to assigned stakeholder units, enhancing collaboration and trust.
• Evaluate customer service and stakeholder satisfaction, implementing improvements to enhance performance.

Requirements
Education:

• First degree in any related discipline 
• Fluent in English 
• PGD, MBA and CIPS will be an added advantage.

Experience:
3 – 7 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising others

• Experience working in a medium organization 
• Experience in purchasing function,
• Proficient in MS Office applications and tools
• Ability to understand Oracle Fusion/similar ERP and apply it to work.

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2025 (10:55 PM)