Job Description

Job Summary Key Performance Areas:

• Supplier Access & Internet Pricing 50%
• Data Integrity - Inventory Management 30%
• Supplier Relationships 10%
• Product Knowledge 10%

Competency Requirements for Position
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pricing in the telecommunications industry, Globally

Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Intermediate Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Behavioral:

• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Inter-personal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Organized and self-motivated
• Objective and assertive

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric Certificate
• Comm would be preferable

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years related experience

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of telecommunication suppliers in Africa would be advantageous.
• Prepared to work overtime, if required.

Job Grade:

• C1

Key Stakeholder RelationshipsInternal

• Partner Relations Managers
• Finance
• Procurement
• Operations
• Sales
• Project Managers
• Quality Assurance
• Contract Manager

External

• Global Suppliers / Partners

Key Performance Areas & IndicatorsSupplier Access and Internet Pricing

• Obtain Price books from all suppliers in the same country, Quarterly Pricebook Benchmarking reporting. - All countries to be requested and received per Quarter
• Conduct pricing analysis and comparison of supplier price books. - Accurate and complete detail
• Review Pricing received for BAU request and orders placed, Compare with Price books received. -

Compare Price Books

• Present pricing recommendations and insights to senior management, providing clear explanations and supporting data.
• Update TWYN with Price books received.

Data Integrity / Inventory Management

• Request and Maintain Accurate information and updated Escalation Matrixes for all allocated countries / Suppliers - Maintain Tracker of Accurate information
• Request updated operating licenses for all suppliers with Active inventory to ensure compliance. - Maintain Tracker with Expiry dates
• Monitor supplier license expiry dates and ensure timeous follow-up to ensure information is always current. - Up to date and accurate information

Supplier Relationships

• Maintain regular and constant contact with suppliers and partners, to grow and develop the relationship. - Recommendations accepted, when required.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of products and services offered by suppliers. - Grow and develop relationships.
• Remain knowledgeable and updated of key developments within the telecoms sector in all countries and regions.
• Interact with Partner Relationship Managers and Commercial Managers - Minimal queries escalated.

Product Knowledge

• Develop working knowledge of mediums available and new technologies being deployed per country. - Accurate knowledge

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