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Solutions Architect
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Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
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Key Performance Areas:- Procurement 30%- Partner Relations Management 20%- SLA & Credit Management 10%- Stakeholder Management - Legal Compliance 10%- Cost Savings - Supplier Changes 15%- Cancellations 15%Competency Requirements for PositionKnowledge:- 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 countriesSkills:- Basic Cost-Accounting skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to build collaborative relationships with vendors for competitive advantage- Basic Cost-Accounting skills- Report Writing skills- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Behavioral:- 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 playerMinimum Qualification:- Bachelors degree in commerce, supply chain or related tertiary qualification- Project management or service delivery background advantageous Minimum Experience: - 5 years experience in telecommunications industry, data networking products (MPLS, Ethernet, WAN, etc.).- Experience in procurement from international suppliers, predominately in Africa and Middle East (preferable)Other Requirements:- Valid passport- Willing to travel internationally on an ad hoc basis- Prepared to work overtime, if required Job Grade:- D1Key Stakeholder RelationshipsInternal- Finance- Procurement- Operations- Sales- Project Managers- Quality Assurance- Contract Manager.External- Customers- Vendors/Suppliers- AttorneysKey Performance Areas & IndicatorsProcurement- Request Pricing for all access sourcing to meet client requirements - Within 48 hours- Ensure services are sourced and negotiated at market-related prices or less.- Drive Big Deal spreadsheet and work with the company to provide final pricing. - Ownership of Pricing.- Negotiate further discounts, based on Qualified requests and obtain official quotes for all requests at 100% probability - Within 48 hours.- Fully engage with Commercial Manager to confirm any technical requirements, SLA and delivery lead times for all qualified requests.- Analyze and compare local access pricing received against existing price books.Partner Relations Management - Work with suppliers, ensuring open and transparent communication of supplier feed
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