Job Description

Role:
Responsible for analysing market trends and competitor pricing to develop and implement pricing strategies that are competitive and profitable. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to acquire and confirm Supplier Access and Internet pricing.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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