Airtel Nigeria Job Vacancy for a Procurement Officer

Airtel Nigeria Careers: Vacancy for Procurement Officer 

Airtel Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria is a telecommunication company that has extended its services not only to major cities in the country but has it roots deep in the rural areas in the country. It is a top telecom service provider and it is seeking competent hands to apply for the post of Procurement Officer.


Job Title: Procurement Officer

Job Purpose
Provide support to Manager Procurement Sales and Marketing with sourcing services that are fit for purpose and in line with Group & OpCo objectives by optimizing costs throughout the product life-cycle and proactive business partner management.

Key Accountability
Expected End Results / Supporting Activities

• Budget Planning and Cost Optimization – Support the inputs through information on benchmark Cost & Price Performance
• Business Partner Identification and Prequalification – Assist Senior Specialist Marketing & Sales in gathering information for registering them new vendors in Airtel Nigeria’s database of potential vendors.
• Ensure the procedure for prequalifying vendors for Airtel Nigeria is followed. – Ensure a min. of 3 vendors are available for all Marketing & Sales
• Sourcing and Contracting – Ensure sourcing and procurement of quality goods and services in a timely manner and at competitive prices.
• Ensure integrity and SLA compliance during the vendor contracting process.

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• University Degree
• Foundation certification in Supply Chain an added advantage
• Relevant 3 years (Minimum) of varied experience in Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of Procurement & Logistics/Supply Chain
• Manage expectations of user group
• Handle internal pressure to expedite the end to end management of the supply chain

Application Deadline
9th June, 2011

Method of Application
Click here to apply online