Key Responsibilities: Data Gathering & Preparation: Collect and prepare data on market trends and competitor pricing to support pricing strategies. Supplier Price Book Management: Obtain and review price books from suppliers, ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate. Data Integrity: Maintain accurate supplier data in inventory management systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Supplier Relationship Management: Communicate regularly with suppliers to foster strong working relationships and ensure access to competitive pricing. Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with procurement, finance, sales, and operations teams to support cross-functional projects and initiatives. Compliance Monitoring: Track and manage supplier operating licenses and compliance requirements, ensuring up-to-date documentation. Product Knowledge Development: Stay informed on industry trends and supplier product offerings within the telecommunications sector. Required Qualifications: Education: A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field (B. Comm preferred) will be advantageous. Experience: Exposure to data gathering, preparation, pricing, financial analysis, or supply chain operations is highly advantageous. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions). Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Computer Applications Technology (CAT) / Computer Studies as a high school subject would be advantageous. Analytical Abilities: Strong numerical skills with a sharp attention to detail, able to analyze and interpret large datasets to support business decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights clearly to senior management. Behavioural Competencies: Organized, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently. Objective and assertive, with strong problem-solving skills. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Additional Requirements: Telecommunications Knowledge: Experience or knowledge of the telecommunications industry, especially within Africa, is beneficial but not required. Work Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime when required to meet project deadlines or business needs. Career Development: Study Bursaries: Our client offers study bursaries to support your professional development and career progression within the company. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a training bond. Career Progression: Opportunities for career progression into roles such as Partner Relationship Manager (PRM) and other exciting positions within the telecommunications sector. We would like to thank all candidates 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.