About Helios Towers
We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively, and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.
We build, acquire, lease-up, and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa + Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission, and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership, and excellence.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Group Procurement manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the strategic sourcing and supplier management efforts for your assigned category. This role is a critical part of the Procurement team and directly supports Helios Towers’ 2030 strategy KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Authorising and being the single point of accountability for the relevant sector on demand and market characteristics, and driving the creation of Category Management plans.
- Leading the strategic sourcing process including bidder identification, market engagement strategy, and supplier selection.
- Leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
- Driving the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process and leading performance improvement meetings in collaboration with the Technical functions.
- Developing and overseeing Supplier Performance Improvement Plans and recommending interventions where necessary.
Requirements for the Role
To succeed in the role, you will have:
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience across all elements of procurement, with strong exposure to category management.
- Proven experience in contract development and management.
- Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management.
- Operational experience in developing markets.
- Telecommunications industry experience is a plus.
Desired Skills
- Strong stakeholder management
- Design To Cost approach
- CIPS or an equivalent procurement qualification.
- Financial and performance reporting
- Business performance measurement
- Project management
- Experience in emerging markets
- Knowledge of French (desirable)
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
