IHS Towers - We are the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
POSITION : Head of Procurement - Technical
Description
- Senior leadership and strategy ownership for Telecomm passive infrastructure and Integrated Site Maintenance Services; direct procurement of infrastructure components such as tower structures , Diesel Power Generator modules; Site Build civil construction and Tower installation services; and, Site Acquisition in support of Technical Field development Projects/Operations.
Responsibilities
- The Head of Procurement - Technical will lead a Procurement team that will design, develop and oversee implementation of the company-wide strategy for: Technical Procurement
- Develop strategies in support of key projects and initiatives tailored to the category
- Develop contracting strategies
- Deliver effective Procurement solutions across the Business in line with the Group's business targets and objectives;
- Deliver defined savings targets;
- Deliver defined value adding targets and measures;
- Actively manage supply risk and performance;
- Develop supply chain capability to meet future business needs; and, ultimately,
- Develop negotiation strategies for strategic sourcing events
- Develop plans to manage capacity and capability
- Develop demand profile and identify niche support
- Assess current and potential supply base
- Identify risk and support mitigation plans
- Ensure key performance indicators are in place to manage performance across BUs
- Communicate strategy, performance, risk and opportunities to stakeholders
- Communicate key presentations to senior leadership (directors)
- Execute category and contracting strategies, monitor and manage progress to plan
- Facilitate agreement with business partners and other stakeholders
Qualifications
- First Degree, Certified Purchaser (CIPS) preferred and Master's Degree will be advantageous
- Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies:
- Advanced Problem Solving and numerate analytical skills.
- Excellent literacy skills.
- Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP, Data Analysis).
- Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of new ways of working and building strategic awareness.
- Stakeholder relationships: building trust and fostering collaboration; excellent team management and interpersonal people skills are essential.
- Communicating effectively: strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strategic thinking complimented by excellent organisational and Project Management skills.
- Ability to negotiate commercial and contractual terms at the highest levels with suppliers.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letters to:talent@ihstowers.com with position applied for as the subject.
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