Indirect Procurement Specialist

Helios Towers Africa Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Helios Towers Africa Ltd in London seeks an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing across HR, facilities, legal, and office services. You will drive RFx processes, negotiate major supplier contracts and ensure purchases are issued within SLAs.

Applicants should have 5+ years in indirect procurement, a university degree or equivalent, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. S/4HANA experience is highly valued, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in indirect procurement or a closely related environment.
• Experience managing categories such as Facilities, HR, Legal, Compliance, Travel, Hospitality, stationery or office services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing best practice and supplier management.
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation and contract management.
• Experience influencing internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Understanding of purchase-to-pay and procurement governance.
• Experience using procurement systems, particularly S/4HANA.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and communication abilities.
• University degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing across indirect procurement categories.
• Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Drive RFx processes, tenders, supplier evaluations and selections.
• Assess business requirements and develop suitable commercial agreements.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Convert requisitions and RFQs into purchase orders and contracts within SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain procurement records, databases and documentation.
• Support procurement governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Procurement governance

S/4HANA

Education

University degree or equivalent

CIPS Level 4/5 (desirable)

Tools

S/4HANA

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Indirect Procurement Specialist – 12-Month Maternity Cover

About Us

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company operating across Africa and the Middle East. Our tower-sharing model supports reliable, cost-effective connectivity and sustainable development in our markets.

What We Do

We build, acquire, lease and operate telecommunications towers for major Mobile Network Operators across eight African markets and Oman.

Overview

Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, you will manage indirect procurement activities across categories including HR, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, Travel, Hospitality, stationery and office services.

You will oversee annual spend of approximately $6 million to $10 million, manage 80 to 100 suppliers and support up to 100 sourcing events annually, ensuring purchase requisitions and RFQs are converted into purchase orders and contracts within agreed SLAs.

Location:London

Role Responsibilities

As an Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end sourcing process across indirect procurement categories.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Driving RFx processes, including tenders, supplier evaluations and selection.
• Assessing business requirements and developing suitable commercial arrangements.
• Leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Converting purchase requisitions and RFQs into purchase orders and contracts within agreed SLAs.
• Identifying opportunities to deliver savings and improve procurement efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, databases and documentation.
• Supporting procurement governance, policy compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• At least five years’ experience in indirect procurement or a closely related procurement environment.
• Experience managing categories such as Facilities, HR, Legal, Compliance, Travel, Hospitality, stationery or office services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing best practice and supplier management.
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation and commercial contract management.
• Experience managing and influencing internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• A strong understanding of the purchase-to-pay process and procurement governance.
• Experience using procurement systems, particularly S/4HANA.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, analytical and communication skills.
• A university degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• CIPS Level 4 or 5 is desirable but not essential. Candidates working towards CIPS, or with equivalent procurement experience, are encouraged to apply.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in a multinational or matrix organisation.
• Experience supporting procurement across multiple countries or emerging markets.
• Exposure to telecoms, infrastructure or technology-led environments.
• Experience managing a large supplier portfolio and multiple sourcing events.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A results-focused approach to delivering savings and process improvements.
• Experience reporting on procurement KPIs and supplier performance.
• Competitive basic salary.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.