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Partner Relations Manager

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Company Name:Job Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
Description
Job Purpose:
Responsible for procurement of the companys products and services from regional vendors, in order to support internal stakeholders, by establishing and maintaining long-term beneficial relationships and strategies. The role supports sales and project teams in their growth and delivery objectives.

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 Position
Knowledge:
  • 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 countries

Skills:
  • 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 player

Minimum 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:
  • D1

Key Stakeholder Relationships
Internal
  • Finance
  • Procurement
  • Operations
  • Sales
  • Project Managers,
  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Manager.

External
  • Customers
  • Vendors/suppliers
  • Attorneys


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