Safaricom Limited Vacancies: Senior Manager

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In keeping with our current business needs the Supply Chain & Administration Division is looking for a person who meets the criteria listed below:

Senior Manager - Business Contracts
Ref: SC&A-SM-BC-DEC09

Reporting to the Head of Department - Procurement, the Senior Manager n Business Contracts will be responsible for end-to-end contract management through setting, managing and changing contracts policies, practices and procedures that determine contract terms thus ensuring the business remains competitive and flexible.

The job holders key responsibilities will be to:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for preparation and review of business contracts/trial contracts, management and administration, in compliance with company policy;
Ensuring contract currency/validity;
Implementing and maintaining contract management systems;
Managing transitioning/mobilization of new services and supply contracts;
Resolving contractual issues and enhancing contract compliance through reports on exceptions;
Contract reviews for regulatory/legislative compliance.
Ensure all signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide visibility, awareness and interpretation to support implementation;
Liaise with all departments for annual contract plans and ensure implementation of the same;
Manage contract mobilization period and contract transition through a named team process
Monitor and oversee compliance to contracts and SLA's, milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc;
Data analysis on off-contract purchases and variations on contracts;
Manage the company relationship with all contracted suppliers;
Provide regular reports to user departments in a format that provides current and accurate status of negotiated contracts.

The ideal candidate should possess the following
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a business related field;
Post graduate diploma in CIPS;
MBA qualification will be an added advantage;
At least 10 years working experience of which 5 years should be in a senior position preferably in procurement;
Ability to manage end-to-end process in contract handling;
Hands-on experience in ERP modules;
Good project management and co-ordination skills;
Advanced knowledge of MS office applications;
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with good evaluative skills and ability to think critically;
Good negotiation skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
A person of high integrity, ethical, proactive and able to work under pressure with respect for deadlines;
A team player, assertive with good networking skills and the ability to achieve high quality results in the face of challenges and setbacks.
If you meet the requirements and are self-driven, proactive, innovative and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday 15th December 2009.

The Senior Manager,
Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Email: hr @ safaricom.co.ke