Huawei Technologies recruting Procurement Executive

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers.
Huawei’s products and solutions cover wireless products (HSDPAlWCDMNEDGEIGPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 IxEV -DO/CDMA2000 IX, Wi MAX) core network products (IMS, Mobile Soft switch, NGN), network products(FTTx, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN SWitch)” application and software(IN, mobile data service, BOSS), as well as terminals(UMTS/CDMA). Major products are based on Huawei’s self-designed ASIC chips and shared platforms to provide high-quality and cost-effective products and solutions with quick response.

JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT: PROCUREMENT QUALIFICATION DEPARTMENT

REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 4 years purchasing/engineering experience in Telecommunications and/or IT industry.
• Degree in engineering/procurement with strong commodities knowledge
• Experienced in low cost sourcing, supplier evaluation, purchase order and negotiation.
• Knowledge of international and local suppliers.
• Excellent negotiating skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, good communication skills and good team spirit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively source, purchase materials, parts & services ensuring adherence to pertinent company procedures.
• Source new suppliers and obtain quotation
• Interact, evaluate and main1ain good relationships with suppliers
• Manage tender process, cost negotiation and service performance of suppliers

General Requirements for the position;
• Experience in a Telecom Engineering Company, Telecoms Vendor or ICT is preferred and is of top-priority.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Computer Science or telecommunications Engineering or relevant Degree as applicable
• Good Customer service orientation, communication skills, good team spirit and has ability to work independently.
• Should be ready to work under pressure in all kind of working condition. Proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Applicants should be open to learning new skills and technology
• Self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and fluent in English both oral and written.
• Must be ready for international project to the other African countries.
• Successful applicants should be Goal Oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills, and be a very good team player.
• The successful applicant should be good at information gathering and analysis.
Mandatory Experience in the following domains is compulsory for positions 1-3 in Telecom BSS, Telecom Billing, CRM, Business Intelligence, Mediation, Revenue Assurance, IN or OCS, Telecom Operator’s Call Center Operation, e TOM Framework and Telecom Corporation IT

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All applications must be sent via email to [email protected] and must be received not later than 15th March 2011. Applicants should specify on their applications and CV’s the Job title, Job Code and the Job Position they are applying for and should save their C.V with their names and job title. All applications that do not follow the instructions above will be disqualified.