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

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