Global Lead Platform Enablement

MTN, a globally recognised employer brand is looking for an exceptional talent to join their team. You will be responsible for leading the Platform Enablement POD by overseeing the development of the Platform Enablement domain strategy in line with the business requirements. And oversee the design, development and maintenance of the strategies, framework and policies for platform enablement domain sourcing.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Platform Enablement domain strategy, prioritizing the key priorities for short or medium- and long-term goals, and maximize cost savings.
• Lead the drive toward standardization of policies, guidelines and templates
• Lead organizational commitment to the savings, investments, innovation, and quality goals by building cross-functional agreements and strategic business partnership
• Oversee internal and external benchmarking for the Platform Enablement domain, comparing procurement practices focusing on costs, quality, operating processes, pricing terms and other metrics to help enhance the effectiveness and efficiencies
• Lead the analysis for current suppliers to develop an understanding of where the business unit fits into each supplier’s portfolio and thus what sort of leverage for negotiation exists.
• Lead the negotiation discussions for critical and high-value platform enablement contracts along with the Principal Strategic Category to minimize the total cost of ownership
• Lead special initiatives with Business Functions and Support Functions (Outside of GSSC) to enhance collaboration and service delivery within MTN.
• Work with Global Lead Procurement Excellence to promote platform enablement services to partner markets and support partner market initiatives by delivering on the agreed terms and conditions
• Manage / Support Opco CPOs in aligning to Platform Enablement domain KPIs and mentor Opco team members and the senior management
• Represent MTN GSSC at Procurement seminars or forums focusing on Telco Platform Enablement and present best-in-class procurement strategies and innovative practices
• Lead and develop articles for leading procurement journals and consulting surveys to increase MTN’s brand visibility
• Lead sprint review sessions to track & measure overall platform enablement domain performance (including corrective actions if necessary), deliver progress and provide a consolidated report to Group CPO
• Manage the performance of the Platform Enablement POD and review performance metrics to provide leadership, guidance, role clarity, training and career development options to build and manage a high-performing POD
• Periodically attend daily stand-ups and assist in removing bottlenecks identified during the sprints.
• As a Chapter leader of the Platform Enablement domain Strategic Procurement, provide guidance and advisory support to the Principal
• Strategic Category to align to the overall Platform Enablement domain strategy, oversee the exchange of best practices among squads and motivate squad members for upskilling
• Lead / Support the implementation of Agile Operating Model across Opcos and incorporate them with the overall GSSC Op Model
• Ensure a regrettable attrition / negative attrition rate of high performers by ensuring a conducive and motivating work environment within the Platform Enablement POD

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / or equivalent degree
• Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management and/or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)

Experience

• 12 – 15 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in the service management of platform enablement business operations, with 7 to 10 years of relevant working and senior managerial experience
• Expert comprehension of new supply chain and telecom methods and trends
• Experience managing the platform enablement domain while working in a medium-sized to large business
• Knowledge of several international places and areas as well as political, socioeconomic, infrastructure, and integrity problems
• Experience in ERP (ideally Oracle) (preferably Oracle)
• Experience implementing best practices to achieve continual improvement (SCM)

Industry / Certifications (Advantageous)

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification