Specialist - Supply Chain.Finance

Key Deliverables

The Supply Chain Specialist will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategy Implementation

• Abide by and execute the functional strategy cascaded by the functional lead

Governance 

Strategic Meetings

• Participate in strategic meetings, when required

• Execute OpCo wide transformation initiatives, when required by the functional lead

• Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls, with directions from the functional lead

• Assist in the evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, when required

Escalations

• Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to functional lead

Function Tactical

• Execute projects initiated in the specific sub-function

• Abide by the established objectives, targets and budgets for the sub-function, when required

• Prepare documentation required for sign-off on tactical changes

Performance

• Ensure execution in alignment with divisional strategy

Reporting

• Report on a daily basis to the functional lead relating to progress made within the work area and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation

• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required

Budgets

• Abide by function’s budgets in line with business objectives

• Abide by project initiative budgets in line with business objectives

Operational Delivery

The role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:

Strategy & Analytics, Budgeting, Data and Reporting

• Execute policies, procedures and guidelines cascaded by the functional lead and ensure compliance with the same

• Comply with the set governance mechanisms, under supervision from the functional lead

Procurement Operations

• Implement Procurement policies & guidelines defined by the Group Finco & GSSC (where applicable)

• Manage local in country sourcing & procurement in line with GSSC guidelines 

• Support GSMCo in crafting RFPs , shortlisting & onboarding local vendors, as required

• Provide requisite support to GSMCo in case of any regulatory requirements pertaining to local sourcing

• Additionally, provide inputs to GSMCo on potential sourcing options in the future

• Support in assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns

• Support business teams with Purchase Requestions and Purchase Orders 

• Support Finance with open POs and assist in periodic settlements 

• Monitor and communicate forecasts, changes, inventory estimates 

• Provide inputs related to resource deployment/ re-deployment/ retirement, based on any local considerations, for both Global and Local categories

• Manage supplier registration, qualification, and de-activation etc.

• Ensure SCM processes alignment and compliance to the Yello Book (where applicable)

• Manage and execute sourcing and procurement activities 

• Prepare and update procurement budgets and actual on a regular basis for management reporting 

• Document the costs for all vendors and generate monthly cost reports

• Prepare contracting templates, terms and conditions etc. in line with the process followed and liaise with legal teams where required 

• Coordinate item additions to existing Purchasing Category and system updates where required 

• Monitoring and updating item, commodity and other tables in the system

• Deliver on the ordering process to ensure the completeness of the requisition process  

• Record and report savings achieved

• Ensure maintenance of suppliers and materials database

• Other tasks and duties, as assigned

4. Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• 3-year bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related qualification

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a commercial or supply chain environment

• Minimum of 1 -2 years’ experience in an area of specialisation, ideally at a junior specialist level within the supply chain sector

• Experience working in a medium to large organization 

• Experience working across global locations/ regions and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge: 

• Sourcing & Procurement 

• RFx Management 

• Budgeting and Reporting

• PO/PR administration

• Supplier / vendor management

• Demand management

Skills

• Analytical thinking

• Continuous improvement

• Data interpretation

• Delivery focused

• Presentation 

• Relationship building

5. Authorities

• As per MTN Fintech DOA

6. Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)

Responsibility towards:   

• Key internal stakeholders:    

  • Other functions within the OpCo

  • GSSC Teams

  • Group Finco Procurement/Sourcing partner 

• Key external stakeholders:    

  • Suppliers & Contractors