Key Performance Areas: Supplier Access & Internet Pricing 50% Data Integrity - Inventory Management 30% Supplier Relationships 10% Product Knowledge 10% Competency Requirements for Position Knowledge: Knowledge of pricing in the telecommunications industry, Globally Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills Good negotiation skills Intermediate Excel, Word, and Outlook Strong numerical skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Behavioral: Communication skills (verbal & written) Inter-personal skills Problem solving skills Negotiation skills Analytical thinking Organized and self-motivated Objective and assertive Minimum Qualification: Matric Certificate Comm would be preferable Minimum Experience: 2 years related experience Other Requirements: Knowledge of telecommunication suppliers in Africa would be advantageous. Prepared to work overtime, if required. Job Grade: C1 Key Stakeholder Relationships Internal Partner Relations Managers Finance Procurement Operations Sales Project Managers Quality Assurance Contract Manager External Global Suppliers / Partners Key Performance Areas & Indicators Supplier Access and Internet Pricing Obtain Price books from all suppliers in the same country, Quarterly Pricebook Benchmarking reporting. - All countries to be requested and received per Quarter Conduct pricing analysis and comparison of supplier price books. - Accurate and complete detail Review Pricing received for BAU request and orders placed, Compare with Price books received. - Compare Price Books Present pricing recommendations and insights to senior management, providing clear explanations and supporting data. Update TWYN with Price books received. Data Integrity / Inventory Management Request and Maintain Accurate information and updated Escalation Matrixes for all allocated countries / Suppliers - Maintain Tracker of Accurate information Request updated operating licenses for all suppliers with Active inventory to ensure compliance. - Maintain Tracker with Expiry dates Monitor supplier license expiry dates and ensure timeous follow-up to ensure information is always current. - Up to date and accurate information Supplier Relationships Maintain regular and constant contact with suppliers and partners, to grow and develop the relationship. - Recommendations accepted, when required. Ensure up to date knowledge of products and services offered by suppliers. - Grow and develop relationships. Remain knowledgeable and updated of key developments within the telecoms sector in all countries and regions. Interact with Partner Relationship Managers and Commercial Managers - Minimal queries escalated. Product Knowledge Develop working knowledge of mediums available and new technologies being deployed per country. - Accurate knowledge
