Job Description

Assess the risk impact of various sourcing activities and provide insights to the respective domain /category leads on risk mitigationBased on the overall requirement the associate will liaise with other Procurement Excellence CoE members to run sprints for achieving targeted outcomes.The Associate as a part Procurement Excellence CoE, identify the best practices, share their expertise & deep knowledge with CoE members to upskill and achieve overall growth for the CoE

Responsibilities

Assess the risk impact of various sourcing activities and provide insights to the respective domain /category leads on risk mitigationBased on the overall requirement the associate will liaise with other Procurement Excellence CoE members to run sprints for achieving targeted outcomes.The Associate as a part Procurement Excellence CoE, identify the best practices, share their expertise & deep knowledge with CoE members to upskill and achieve overall growth for the CoE

Job Outcomes / Results
Achieve CoE squad outcomes
Ensure higher compliance rate
Enhanced control library & automated controls to enhance compliance
Data intelligence and insights to guide sourcing strategies and negotiation
Proactive risk alerts
On time mitigation of identified risks
Ensure supplier quality
Minimum deviation from policy standards
Adherence to defined DoA
Minimize stage gate approvals
Improved operational effectiveness

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Governance, Policy & Compliance
Create, update, and maintain the Global Procurement Policy. Ensure alignment between OPCO processes, local policies, and the global policy framework.
Cascade corporate guidelines (e.g., Procurement Policy) to OPCOs and verify that local standards, policies, and processes comply with global procurement policy.
Conduct process testing and data-driven assessments of procurement transactions to identify outliers, anomalies, and control lapses.
Report findings to the Global Lead, Procurement Excellence.
Identify global and local process non-compliances; develop action plans and drive closure through cross-functional stakeholder management.
Conduct SOP reviews and deliver regular SOP-related training to OPCOs. Maintain version control and accessibility of all procedural documentation.

Risk Management & Fraud Prevention
Develop and manage a global strategy to identify procurement-related fraud risks and actual incidents through detailed data analysis and on-site audits.
Implement risk mitigation initiatives at a global level and cascade to local OPCOs to ensure consistent application.
Provide risk guidance during high-value or critical sourcing events, ensuring effective due diligence and continuous risk monitoring.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Analyze throughput times across the purchase requisition to purchase order (PR-to-PO) cycle to identify process bottlenecks.
Design, implement, and standardize improved processes for procurement operations.
Establish and drive regular review of Procurement KPIs, including back-testing of processes, unit prices, and savings.
Promote cost benchmarking, market analysis, and should-cost modeling among category managers.
Partner with OPCOs and process champions for continuous improvement; ensure sufficient training and change management support is provided.

Systems & Digital Procurement
Identify system capabilities required for effective procurement management; coordinate with IT and relevant stakeholders to address system needs.
Back-test digital procurement systems to ensure compliance with global policy and SOPs. Recommend and implement system enhancements where gaps are identified.

Strategic Sourcing Support (Sprint Participation)
Actively participate in strategic sourcing sprints, providing governance oversight and risk guidance throughout the sourcing process.
Ensure control measures are effective during sprints; conduct internal checks to test control effectiveness.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Assist the Global Lead, Procurement Excellence in improving the control framework, reporting capabilities, and other initiatives to strengthen governance and compliance.
Develop and maintain relationships with OPCO process champions to support knowledge transfer and alignment.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience
Education:
Minimum 4-year Academic Degree (Business Finance / BSc
Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management and / or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)

Experience
3-5 years relevant working experience
2-3 years of relevant working and managerial experience in Supply chain governance/ Process Excellence procurement
Understanding of emerging supply chain practices, technology and tools
Experience working in a medium to large organization, managing Supply chain governance/ Process Excellence
Experience working across global locations/ regions and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges
Excellent content knowledge around Oracle, Coupa, Ivalua, SAP, Ariba and other ERP technologies
Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices (SCM)

Industry / Certifications (Advantageous):
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
Six Sigma certification (advantageous)

Values (Our Culture)

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people's needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y'ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.
Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.
As an organization, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!
Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.
Our Live Y'ello values:
Lead with Care
Can-do with Integrity
Collaborate with Agility
Serve with Respect
Act with Inclusion