Senior Manager - Responsible Supply Chain. Corporate Affairs Manco

Job title: Senior Manager - Responsible Supply Chain.

Corporate Affairs MANCO

Job Location: Gauteng, Roodepoort

Deadline: May 03

Responsibilities

1. Setting Strategic Direction for Responsible Supply Chains: Develop and communicate MTN's global supply chain sustainability strategy, ensuring it aligns with the broader corporate sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. Work closely with senior leadership and local teams in MTN's operating countries to ensure that sustainability objectives are well understood, actionable, and aligned with local supply chain practices and priorities.
2. Supplier Engagement & Alignment with Sustainability Commitments: Lead efforts to engage MTN's suppliers at a global level, ensuring they understand and align with MTN's sustainability commitments, including reducing carbon emissions, promoting gender equality, ensuring responsible labor practices, and ethical sourcing.
3. Global Supply Chain Policy Development & Compliance: Drive the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, and standards for responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability across MTN's global operations.
4. Building Cross-functional Collaboration Across Countries and Departments: Work closely with key internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, legal, finance, and sustainability teams, to embed sustainability principles into all stages of the supply chain from sourcing to delivery.
5. Risk Management, Performance Measurement & Reporting: Identify, assess, and mitigate ESG risks within the supply chain, including environmental, social, and governance risks, by implementing proactive risk management strategies.
6. Training, Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement training programs for both MTN employees and suppliers to enhance their understanding of responsible supply chain practices, sustainability challenges, and MTN's commitments.
7. Celebrating Milestones & Recognizing Supplier Contributions: Regularly celebrate milestones and successes within MTN's supply chain sustainability journey, highlighting supplier achievements and contributions to the company's overall ESG goals.

Qualifications

1. Education: Minimum 4 year degree / Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications in sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing is highly desirable.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on sustainability, responsible sourcing, or ESG.
3. Key Attributes: Visionary Leader, Collaborative Change Agent, Results-Oriented, Innovative & Adaptive.