Procurement Specialist (6-Month Contract)

West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

We build and operate critical infrastructure for intra-African and international connectivity, enabling your business to expand seamlessly across borders, access new markets and deliver reliable digital services at scale.

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https://www.wiocc.net/

Procurement Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implement procurement policies, procedures and plans to ensure the timely acquisition of quality goods, works and services in line with business requirements
  • Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs, define specifications, confirm budgets and support accurate demand planning
  • Undertake local and international sourcing while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, trade regulations and procurement best practices
  • Identify, prequalify and onboard compliant suppliers across relevant markets to maintain a competitive, reliable and sustainable supplier base
  • Develop go-to-market sourcing approaches, conduct supplier benchmarking and market surveys, and recommend strategies to diversify and strengthen the supplier database
  • Coordinate tendering and bidding processes, including preparation of RFQs, RFPs and TORs, supplier clarifications, evaluations and award recommendations
  • Conduct commercial analysis of supplier proposals and support technical and financial evaluations in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Negotiate pricing, purchase terms, service levels and contractual provisions to achieve value for money while mitigating commercial and operational risk
  • Prepare, issue and track purchase orders and approvals in NetSuite, ensuring timely processing, accurate documentation and compliance with internal controls
  • Follow up on countersigned purchase orders, delivery and documentation (proof of delivery) GRNs and billing start dates, particularly for network and recurring services
  • Support cost optimisation initiatives through supplier negotiations, spend analysis, demand reviews and collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Analyse market, industry and demand trends and provide insights to support sourcing strategies and management decision-making
  • Prepare and maintain procurement reports, trackers covering sourcing activities, supplier performance, savings, risk and compliance
  • Monitor supplier performance against agreed requirements, service levels and delivery timelines, and support corrective actions where required
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support service delivery, issue resolution and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field
  • Professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent is highly desirable
  • Strong proficiency in ERP systems; NetSuite experience is an advantage

Experience and Skills

  • At least 5 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably within a multinational, telecommunications, technology, infrastructure or large corporate environment
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, contract administration and supplier performance management
  • Proven experience in local and international sourcing, with exposure to suppliers across African, European and Asian markets
  • Good understanding of procurement compliance, import/export procedures, logistics, global shipping practices and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Working knowledge of standard contractual terms and conditions, including commercial, service level and risk mitigation provisions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies and support cost optimisation initiatives
  • Experience in telecom-related procurement is highly desirable, including CAPEX for connectivity services, fibre builds, capacity, colocation, network equipment and accessories; data centre infrastructure such as MEPF and fit-out; OPEX categories including operations, administration, IT, marketing, finance and legal services; and logistics services
  • Proficiency in procurement reporting, spend analysis and use of ERP systems, with NetSuite experience considered an advantage
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural and cross-functional environment

Attributes

  • Client focused, relationship builder
  • Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
  • Boundless, passionate and flexible
  • Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://jobs.talenthr.io/wioccgroup/procurement-specialist/159?utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

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