Key Performance Areas:Supplier Access & Internet Pricing 50%Data Integrity - Inventory Management 30%Supplier Relationships 10%Product Knowledge 10% Competency Requirements for PositionKnowledge:Knowledge of pricing in the telecommunications industry, Globally Skills:Good written and verbal communication skillsGood negotiation skillsIntermediate Excel, Word, and OutlookStrong numerical skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Behavioral:Communication skills (verbal & written)Inter-personal skillsProblem solving skillsNegotiation skillsAnalytical thinkingOrganized and self-motivatedObjective and assertive Minimum Qualification:Matric CertificateComm 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 InternalPartner Relations ManagersFinanceProcurementOperationsSalesProject ManagersQuality AssuranceContract Manager ExternalGlobal 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 QuarterConduct pricing analysis and comparison of supplier price books. - Accurate and complete detailReview Pricing received for BAU request and orders placed, Compare with Price books received. -Compare Price BooksPresent pricing recommendations and insights to senior management, providing clear explanations and supporting data.Update TWYN with Price books received. Data Integrity / Inventory ManagementRequest and Maintain Accurate information and updated Escalation Matrixes for all allocated countries / Suppliers - Maintain Tracker of Accurate informationRequest updated operating licenses for all suppliers with Active inventory to ensure compliance. - Maintain Tracker with Expiry datesMonitor supplier license expiry dates and ensure timeous follow-up to ensure information is always current. - Up to date and accurate information Supplier RelationshipsMaintain 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 KnowledgeDevelop working knowledge of mediums available and new technologies being deployed per country. - Accurate knowledge
