Partner Relations Manager (Telco Supply Chain)

Recruiter:

Global Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000136/LB

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Johannesburg, with some work-from-home flexibility. As a Partner Relations Manager, you will be responsible for procurement of the company’s products and services from regional vendors in order to support internal stakeholders, by establishing and maintaining long-term beneficial relationships and strategies.
this role supports sales and project teams in their growth and delivery objectives.

The emphasis of this position is on strong vendor/suppliers relationships and management experience, together with some governance experience.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:
1) Procurement
2) Partner Relations Management
3) SLA & Credit Management
4) Stakeholder Management - Legal Compliance
5) Cost Savings - Supplier Changes
6) Cancellations

POSITION INFO:
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

Knowledge:

Product knowledge of Ethernet, MPLS and Internet
data solutions
Knowledge of ISP/data solution providers and markets
across Africa.
Basic knowledge of telco regulations and legislation in various countries .

Skills:

Basic Cost-Accounting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships with vendors for competitive advantage
Report Writing skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

Behavioural:

Strong negotiation skills
Strong Business Acumen
Analytical skills
Accurate, attention to Detail
Deadline driven
Planning and Organisational skills
Initiative
Ability to prioritize
Problem-solving skills
Stress tolerance
Team player

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Commerce, supply chain or related tertiary qualification
Project management or service delivery background advantageous

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ experience in telecommunications industry, data networking products (MPLS, Ethernet, WAN, etc)
experience in procurement from international suppliers, predominantly in Africa and Middle East (preferable)m

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid passport
Willing to travel internationally on an ad hoc basis
Prepared to work overtime, if required.

Market Related CTC Package PLUS data allowance PLUS annual performance based bonus PLUS key risk benefits.

If you meet the requirements for this position and would like to apply for this position please email a copy of your CV to

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their CVs.

Please note, only those candidates shortlisted and chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Should you not have received a response to your application within 30 (thirty) days of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.

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