Limited Duration Contract - Manager - Sourcing and Supplier Management.BOOST

• As part of the 3-platform strategy “Ambition 2030”, MTN Group is rapidly transitioning from a telco centric
• player into a much broader platform ecosystem player covering Connectivity, Fintech and Digital Services.
• All aspects of the MTN business system are expected to undergo transformation as a consequence of new
• technological trends like autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
• Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to
• meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared

goals. Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

• Mission/ Core purpose of the Job
• The Manager: Sourcing & Supplier Management is part of the SCM Service Delivery function at the SSH.
• The role would lead and have oversight of the Sourcing & Supplier Management function at the SSH and
• support the activities for MTN Operating Companies (Opcos) and SSH. The incumbent would also be
• responsible for managing supplier registration and qualification, supplier performance and audit activities
• apart from managing Sourcing & Supplier Management team at the SSH.
• The Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Management reports to the Senior Manager: SCM Service Delivery
• Management and is supported by Supervisors and Administrators. In addition to the oversight of the
• Sourcing & Supplier Management team, the purpose of this role is also to partner with SCM Centre of
• Excellence (CoE) and Opcos, as applicable to ensure effective and efficient Sourcing & Supplier
• Management operations via Oracle and non-process workflows as applicable.
• Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

Key Deliverables

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Lead creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals
• Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction,

structure, business plans and support

Staff Leadership and Management

• Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management

interventions where necessary

• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the

team

• Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide regular performance feedback through a

well-defined and implemented performance review program

• Develop and implement a training plan to build and develop skills within the team
• Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary
• Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team
• Promote a ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other

working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance

Governance

Ad hoc and Operational Meetings

• Set up / participate in ad hoc and operational meetings
• Report at process and functional level

Escalations

• Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery
• Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/client or cost impact if not

resolved

• Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution

SSH Operational

• Set up and manage project status meetings
• Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
• Manage budgets
• Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes

Performance

• Review performance against agreed KPIs and compliance to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Create and monitor plan for continuous improvement
• Review performance of SSM team

Reporting

• Report on a monthly basis to Senior Manager: SCM Service Delivery Management relating to

• progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by
• the organisation

• Report on specific projects as per the defined timelines

Budgets

• Manage sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives
• Manage project initiative budgets in line with business objectives

Oversight and Approval

• Provide input for supplier performance measures and supplier development initiatives
• Review RFI/RFP and ensure completeness of documentation
• Review scores of shortlisted suppliers
• Review RFQ / Auction and ensure compliance with DoA with respect to scoring
• Review changes / amendments if any and ensure compliance with policy / procedures
• Review vendor performances as per defined guidelines
• Review and approval of deactivation of suppliers
• Manage supplier registration and qualification
• Participation in new/other strategic initiatives
• Ensure TAT for registration and qualification are adhered to

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or equivalent

Experience

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in SCM or relevant field
• 3 - 5 years in supervisory/managerial role

Industry Certifications

• Professional Supply Chain Certification – Certified in Production and Inventory Management

(CPIM) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) etc
• (Preferred) CIPS Qualification.