Senior Supply Chain Leader: Telecom & Microwave Equipment

Rise Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically with microwave and radio transmission hardware. Responsibilities include developing supply chain strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have exceptional negotiation skills, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate across various departments. This permanent role is based in Midrand, Gauteng, offering a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience with microwave network equipment or radio transmission hardware.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.
• Understanding of import and export processes and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies ensuring product availability.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and standards.
• Collaborate across teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.
• Lead a high-performing supply chain team and report to leadership.

Skills

Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to manage complex supply chains involving technical equipment

High ethical standards and professionalism

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

ERP systems like SAGE

Job description

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically with microwave and radio transmission hardware. Responsibilities include developing supply chain strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have exceptional negotiation skills, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate across various departments. This permanent role is based in Midrand, Gauteng, offering a market-related salary.