MTN JOBS: MTN Nigeria Needs a Sourcing Officer

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Job Title: Sourcing Officer
Department: Finance
Location: Lagos

Job Description:
•Advise user departments and suppliers of MTN’s standard commercial terms and conditions
•Provide information on sourcing status to user department from time to time.
•Make recommendations to user department on sourcing options and solutions.
•Identify procurement saving possibilities
•Timely preparation of sourcing documents (RFQ, RFI and RFP)
•Negotiation with suppliers regarding the supply of goods and services for all items related to “core” activities
•Negotiation of pricing Frame Agreements, Price Books and Letters of Intent
•Preparation, issue, receipt and review of all “core” RFI, RFQ and RFP work.
•Provide input to periodic reports

Job Conditions: Open plan office Extended work hours when required. Unsociable hours especially during peak periods.

Reporting To: Sourcing Supervisor

Required Skills:
•Minimum of 4 years post-graduation work experience in a reputable establishment
with minimum of 3 years dealing with commercial contracts, negotiation, suppliers or accounts.
•Knowledge of telecommunications environment will be an advantage

Employment Status : Permanent

Qualification:
A bachelors degree in a numerate or related discipline Business/ Finance
ost graduate qualification will be an added advantage Professional certification
in Purchasing and Supply Management will be an added advantage

This vacancy expires on 3/4/2011

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