{"id":1014,"date":"2010-08-02T10:45:12","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T09:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2016-11-11T10:56:06","modified_gmt":"2016-11-11T08:56:06","slug":"cell-c-contracts-specialist-marketing-and-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/cell-c-contracts-specialist-marketing-and-sales.html","title":{"rendered":"Cell C: Contracts Specialist – Marketing and Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cell C (Pty) Ltd<\/strong> is one of three mobile network operators in South Africa. It offers products and services to more than 7 million customers. With a network capable of providing voice, data and multimedia communications, the company is committed to delivering to subscribers a full range of GSM services, based on the key principles of affordability, accessibility and value for money. Launched in November 2001, Cell C has rolled out more than 2,600 base stations nationwide and carries over 87% of its own traffic. Cell C recruits Contracts Specialist – Marketing and Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Purpose of the Job<\/h5>\n

To ensure timely and cost effective contracting for services critical to Cell C\u2019s Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain operations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Duties & Responsibilities<\/h5>\n

1.Assess Requisitions.
\n\u2022Assess requisitions received.
\n\u2022Ensure services requisitioned are
\nproperly accounted for, identified and described, includes analysing, auditing and reviewing requirements and subcontractor information for clarity \/ accuracy.
\n\u2022Ensure requisitions and vendor insurance documents comply with established company procedure.
\n2.Contractor Selection Process.
\n\u2022Assist in the contractor selection process.
\n\u2022Contact potential contractors to ascertain availability and price of products \/ service.
\n\u2022Investigate prospective subcontractors by reviewing published financial reports, and contacting various government agencies and contractor\u2019s past clients to document \/ verify the quality of contractor\u2019s past work performance.
\n\u2022Recommend prospective subcontractors after examining the appropriate data.
\n3.Manage subcontractor requests
\n\u2022Initiate requests for proposals (RFPs) with prospective subcontractors.
\n\u2022Analyse proposals to ascertain price and availability of service, schedules and lead times, applying basic contract law.
\n\u2022Ensure that these contacts are not construed as commitments by the Company to contract.
\n\u2022Assist in proposal evaluation by developing and preparing computer generated spreadsheets.
\n4.Provide support on contracts and procurement services
\n\u2022Assist users in the development and formulation of RFPs by gathering, categorising, and putting into contract form pertinent contract information.
\n\u2022Assist end users in clarifying terms and conditions specified on various contract documents.
\n\u2022Provide on-going contracts and procurement services support to the internal client.
\n\u2022Obtain the lowest cost of ownership for commodities \/ services under his\/her control.
\n\u2022Research, recommend and implement appropriate procurement strategies per commodity \/ service.
\n5.Prepare tenders, negotiate with suppliers and prepare contracts
\n\u2022Tender preparation, evaluation and negotiation as applicable and based on price, quality, service support, availability, reliability and selection together with cross functional team and make recommendations to senior and executive Management.
\n\u2022Lead supplier negotiations. Realise substantial savings on all projects.
\n\u2022Prepare contract documents and liase with vendors providers, end users, Financial control, Legal & in execution of a contract. Administration and maintenance (renewals) of these contracts.
\n6.Execute new contracts and manage the performance of vendors
\n\u2022Negotiate and execute new contracts and changes to existing agreements, with acceptable commercial risks that increase Cell C\u2019s profits. Includes extending, renegotiating and terminating contracts.
\n\u2022Actively monitor and manage the performance of vendors in terms of contractual compliance and deliverables.
\n\u2022Maintain and improve yearly Customer Service Survey rating.
\n\u2022Initiate appropriate action to resolve supplier invoice discrepancies. Involves working jointly with requisitioners, Accounts Payable and vendors to investigate and resolve disputes.
\n\u2022Use computer-based systems to execute \/ monitor contracts and update contractor files. Ensure that inputs into the system are accurate and timely. Instruct \/ assist end users in the proper use of the computer-based contract data base, to enable them to access applicable contract information.
\n7.Health and Safety Compliance.
\n\u2022Conform and adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental legislative requirements.
\n\u2022Report any health and safety concerns\/incidents in the workplace to the manager \/ health and safety representative.
\n\u2022Assist Cell C to establish and maintain a fully compliant Healthy and Safe Work Environment.
\n\u2022Attend the Safety, Health and Environmental workshops as required by management.
\n8.Perform any related duties as requested by Management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Skills & Experience<\/h5>\n

Attention to Detail: the ability to take all relevant and complex details to ensure that contract is completed to the required standards
\nCommunication skills: is bale to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Can get messages across that have the desired effect;
\nPersuasive Skills; the ability to negotiate with the intent of ensuring compliance with reaching the desired objectives whilst ensuring compliance;
\nCustomer Focus Skills: is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships;
\nProblem Solving Skills: uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Makes use of all resources to get answers. Able to see hidden problems. Good at analysis. Looks beyond the obvious desired objectives;
\nInterpersonal Skills: relates well to all kinds of people. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Able to defuse even high-tension situations comfortably; and
\nComputer literacy : MS Office and excel.
\nExperience:
\n3-5 years experience as a contracts specialist in the Marketing environment would be advantageous.
\nExcellent knowledge of:
\n\u2022The Marketing environment, and an understanding of Sales structures. Procurement and contractual involvement with Handsets and Vouchers would be advantageous.
\n\u2022Cost Analysis \/cost reduction
\n\u2022Relevant local laws and regulations relevant to purchasing
\n\u2022Principles and practices of contract preparation, negotiation and, conflict resolution
\n\u2022Research methodology with a sound information system background<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Educational Requirements<\/h5>\n

Diploma \/ Bachelors Degree in business administration, procurement, finance, Law or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with Marketing, Sales, and Handset related fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Additional Requirements<\/h5>\n

Knowledge of relevant local laws and regulations (contract law) relevant to Procurement
\nStrategic sourcing \/ Commodity Management.
\nSolid understanding and knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
\nKnowledge of purchasing and materials management functions preferred.<\/p>\n

To apply for a position at Cell C, you are required to register your details on Cell C’s Careers portal.<\/p>\n

Please follow the steps below to register:<\/p>\n

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  1. On the Careers homepage, click on “Search” (below “Search Criteria”).<\/li>\n
  2. Click on “General application” at the bottom of the next screen (below the job advertisements).<\/li>\n
  3. This will take you to Cell C’s Privacy Statement. Once you’ve read the Privacy Statement, click “Continue”.<\/li>\n
  4. Now complete the “Candidate Homepage creation details” on the right of the next screen, which is the Candidate Homepage, and follow the prompts to complete your registration. You only need to register once.<\/li>\n
  5. Once you have registered, simply log in on the left of the Candidate Homepage, “Candidate Homepage login details” to apply for a position or access your details.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Click here to visit the Careers page: http:\/\/www.cellc.co.za\/about\/careers<\/a><\/p>\n

    Closing Date: 06-Aug-2010<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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