Partner Relations Manager (Telco Supply Chain)

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 .

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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