Nabikolo Teopista

The job holder provides procurement support to business teams that are directly supporting our customers. The job holder is expected to help ensure our supply chains are effective and responsive such that they help us exceed the expectations of our customers and help us win and retain business. Responsibilities • Work with pre-sales/ bid manager team on understanding the scope of bids/ deals and map appropriate vendor considering capability and commercial feasibility • Create and develop relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for Hardware, ensure the best terms possible are obtained to win customer deals within a stringent timeline · Ensure purchases are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with the company’s policies • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness • Collaborate with key persons including demand & delivery manager to ensure clarity of the specifications and SLAs • develop risk management plans for key category areas to ensure security of supply • Seek out supply chain advantages to help the business improve its ability to compete and win