Etisalat Nigeria one of the leading telecommunications company with presence in 16 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. As we continue to replicate our global reputation for innovation and quality of service in Nigeria, we invite applications for the following positions from the best and brightest:
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Position: Head, Technical Procurement
Ref: HTPR
Reporting to the Director-Procurement,
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Coordinate the procurement, tendering and contracting processes for all good and strvlcts required by the Engineering and Information Technology functions
- Ensures compliance with defined procurement policies and guideline in all procurement activities
- Provides relevant input In the articulation and implementation of the procurement strategy for Etisalat, Nigeria
- Identifies resources,personnel and funding required to achieve the units’ strategy
- Establishes and ,maintains relationships with key internalnand external stakeholders (including suppliers, vendors and contractors)
- Coordinates vendor listing and delisting for goods and services required by the Engineering and Information Technology functions
- Liaises with relevant unit head to identify and receive procurement/purchase requirements
- Ensures the conduct of ongoing market Surveys identify various sources of supply and obtain competitive prices for all categories of good and services to be purchased
- Provides input in deveIopment of effective procurement tracking systems to ensure prompt processing of procurement requisitions from the Engineering and Informalion technology functions
- Ensures cost efficient processing of the procurement need of user departments in compliance procurement with procurement policies and procedures
- Participates in the evaluation of vendor performance and implementation of remedial actions to ensure vendor performance
- provides leadership and guidance to team members and manages subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objective
- Prepares/ compiles agrred periodie activity and performance reports for the attention of the director, procurement
Our ideal candidate should possess:
- A first degree in relevant discipline
- Post-graduate /professional qualification(s) in a related fleld (an added advantage)
- Expert knowledge of competitive environment, consumer trends and trade practice in the industry
- Eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3)years procurement experience in amanagerial role within the telecommunication industry
Interested candidates are expected to :
- Be highly focused and success driven
- Be strategic and analytical thinkers
- Possess excellent communication skills(oral and written)
- Possess high levels of integrity and self regulation
Application Deadline: 13th July 2010
TO APPLY:
- Prepare your most recent curriculum vitae as a Microsoft Word document and save in your full name
- Quote reference code of your desired position as subject and send your CV on/before 13th July, 2010 to [email protected]
All applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.