JOB PURPOSE To lead the Procurement unit in supply chain and ensure that sourcing strategies are executed, and cost savings opportunities are identified for the growth of the company.
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Core Responsibilities
Lead procurement
Implement strategy of assigned category locally
Establish, maintain and develop the administrative processes with suppliers
Support our internal customers all Tigo employees) in purchase related matters
Direct internal customers to suppliers, products and services selected by the Procurement Team
Give support to global/regional initiatives as requested
Ensure proper Purchase Orders (PO) are issued in accordance with the type procurement (i.e. capital expenditures must be supported by an approved CAR)
Check that purchasing documentation (purchase requisitions, price, payment & invoicing terms, order confirmation, etc.) corresponds with existing agreements
Delivery follow-up on purchased goods and services
Attend supplier meetings as required
Maintain a proper filling and tracking system on the status of all requisitions and issued POs
Monitor and resolve sourcing related payment issues (blocked invoices)
Participate in the preparation of reports such as commitments and cost analysis reports, as well as Sarbanes Oxley monthly closing and audit tasks
Ensure relevant SOX controls are 100% compliant
Run own tenders that have fairly high complexity
Develop and implement strategy of assigned category locally
Give qualified support to Procurement Specialists, Contract Managers and Supply Chain/Procurement/Purchasing Manager in contributing to team efforts and initiatives
Identify areas for improvement and proactively address them
Lead various improvement projects
Participate in training new Procurement Specialists in the group as required and serve as mentor to new colleagues.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
University degree
Minimum of 5 year of Procurement Specialist experience or similar
Been assisting in 3 tenders of fairly high complexity and run 2 tenders independently
Experience from purchasing, supply chain management or sourcing
Technical, legal or finance background positive
Strong iPOS knowledge
Strong Tendering skills
Company and market awareness
Negotiation and analytical skills
Networking skills (both internally and externally)
Display very strong qualities of ownership and commitment
Integrity
Self-starter
Ability to multi-task
Analytical and attentive to details
Organized
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