Supply Chain Specialist at Helios Towers plc

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa + Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence. 

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing through to delivery and payment
• Support annual budgeting and drive cost optimisation initiatives across the business
• Ensure all purchase requisitions and purchase orders are aligned with approved budgets and company procedures
• Manage supplier engagement, tendering processes, and vendor performance in line with contractual obligations and SLAs
• Maintain and improve procurement, logistics, and warehouse management processes
• Partner with Legal to ensure supplier contracts and compliance requirements are in place
• Support logistics planning and mobilisation activities for operational and project requirements
• Conduct supplier due diligence and support supplier onboarding processes
• Monitor supplier KPIs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive B-BBEE compliance requirements across the supplier base
• Act as the primary point of contact for warehouse management service providers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, ethics, governance, and company policies
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Projects, and Group Supply Chain teams to improve supply chain performance and reporting
• Provide regular reporting and forecasting analysis relating to supplier spend, performance, and operational delivery.

Requirements for the role

• Education: Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably within telecoms, oil & gas, power, or similar industries
• Certifications: MCIPS/CIPS qualification preferred; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt advantageous
• Technical: Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, vendor management, and supply chain best practices
• Language: Fluency in English
• Other: Willingness to travel as required for business needs; experience working in South Africa and within a large or listed organisation preferred.

• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Competitive salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund.

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