Senior Sourcing Specialist

About the role

American Tower is looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join its Supply Chain Management Organization. The role focuses on strategically sourcing quality materials and services while driving cost‑reduction and supplier partnership initiatives across the Accra & Tema region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing process for assigned spend categories and support the Category Manager in strategy development.
• Design and execute electronic RFPs, negotiation strategies, and cost‑value analyses.
• Manage multiple complex sourcing projects from initiation to implementation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks while seeking innovation opportunities.
• Utilise market intelligence, vendor scorecards, and cost benchmarking to control price fluctuations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver cost, service, and quality outcomes.
• Monitor ERP systems to ensure smooth purchasing processes and order acceptance.
• Assist in updating department policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier performance, procurement, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of contract management, supplier governance and risk frameworks.
• Proven knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts such as market analysis, benchmarking, contractual negotiation and supplier risk analysis.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems for procurement processes.