Senior Manager - Global Sourcing and Supply Chain.Finance
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Key details
- Location
- Douala, Cameroon
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 4d ago
Skills
About the role
- Develop and execute the integrated Supply Chain Management and Finance strategy for MTN Cameroon.
- Lead demand and supply planning processes to optimise inventory levels and service performance.
- Drive sourcing initiatives that achieve cost reductions while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Oversee supplier performance management, governance frameworks and risk mitigation activities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance across all sourcing and supply chain operations.
- Collaborate with finance to integrate budgeting, forecasting and cost‑to‑serve analyses.
- Implement continuous improvement programs using data‑driven insights and KPI monitoring.
- Manage cross‑functional teams and external partners to deliver seamless fulfilment.
- Report on supply chain financial performance, cost savings and value creation to senior leadership.
- Champion sustainability and corporate social responsibility within the supply chain function.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing and finance within a large telecom or similar industry.
- Proven track record of delivering cost efficiencies and supply continuity at a senior managerial level.
- Strong knowledge of Group SCM policies, regulatory environments and best‑practice governance.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into strategic financial decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP) and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership.
- Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, or CPA are advantageous.
- Fluency in English and French, with strong written and verbal abilities.
We 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, every day. 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 organisation, 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 organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.
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We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!
Thank you.