Category Sourcing Specialist, Technology at Safaricom Kenya

Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.

 

Category Sourcing Specialist, Technology

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Job Description

We are pleased to announce a vacancy for the Category Sourcing Specialist position within the Supply Chain Department under the Finance Division.
 
Reporting to the Category Sourcing Custer Lead, the role holder will create and implement sourcing strategies and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Safaricom. The role holder will also be responsible for the development of mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. They will drive results through Life Cycle management of the signed contracts and demonstrate delivery of the overall network category and business efficiency objective. The purpose of the role is to add value to the organization by effectively managing the procurement cycle and driving successful business outcome through the application of Category and Contract management. 

Responsibilities

  • Strategic interface between Business Units and Supply Chain /Primary contact Person for sourcing requirements.
  • Lead and support sourcing projects for the Technology networks categories; from requirement gathering to contracting,
  • Develop the category in line with the Technology Strategy and under the supervision of the Technology Sourcing Lead
  • Maintain knowledge database of supplier’s markets, sub-categories, capabilities, technology, cost analysis and key performance indicators within the category.
  • Champion value delivery initiatives in the category including cost reduction in line with efficiency programs.
  • Develop, Implement and Maintain procurement Plans for the category.
  • Lead and support sourcing activities, launch Request for Proposal, e-auction, and others.
  • Negotiate and facilitate implementation of long-term agreements and / or partnerships within the category.
  • Enforce supplier Payment Terms that are, cost favorable to the company and guided per policy.
  • Perform contract analysis, risk evaluation and cost analysis and subsequent contract review to support efficiency programs.
  • Develop and fully implement supplier catalogues/pricelists within the ERP system.
  • Monitor the Supplier performance and drive correction action where required.
  • Deliver categories reports & ad-hoc analysis and presentations.
  • Work in an Agile way being part of cross-category and cross-functional projects.
  • Contribute to the development of the Supply Chain policies, process and procedures in the periodical reviews as well as ensure compliance.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply

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