Latest Recruitment at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Job Objective

Administer, manage, maintain, develop and improve the Company’s IT, Business & Operational Support Systems focused on Cyber Security.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security measures for the protection of WIOCC Group data, systems and networks
• Assessing the business’ current cyber security posture and identifying areas of vulnerability
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security framework that meets the needs of the organisation
• Troubleshooting security and network problems
• Responding to all system and/or network security compromises
• Ensuring that the organisation’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
• Participating in the change management process (CAB)
• Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with the relevant departments in the organisation
• Assist IT Helpdesk as required
• Assist other departments and lead and report on projects as requested by the Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc. Computer Science/Cyber Security or equivalent from a recognised university
• Technical certifications in Office 365, Mimecast or other
• Professional certifications in IT Security (CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM) is a plus

Experience & Skills:

• Requires minimum of 3 years technical experience in cyber security including incident detection, incident response and forensics
• Excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Mimecast and Security Audits
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques
• Business process design, analysis, optimising and simplification experience
• Must use B/OSS tools effectively to record information accurately and concisely in a timely manner
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Experience in implementing IT security control frameworks (ISO27001,NIST, CSF)

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for technology and innovation

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Job Objective

Manage procurement and logistics processes efficiently and effectively, build strong relations with suppliers and internal stakeholders and support organisation goals and objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective implementation of procurement policies and plans to acquire high-quality materials, goods and services
• Collaborate with relevant departments to determine the company’s procurement needs and specifications
• Work closely with the projects team to forecast procurement requirements
• Identify potential suppliers and support in the prequalification and onboarding processes
• Conduct supplier benchmarking and market surveys to ensure we have an updated supplier database
• Support in the bidding process, including the preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) incorporating terms of reference (TOR) etc
• Support in technical and financial analysis of procurement deals
• Negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual obligations align with the company objectives
• Evaluate, negotiate and maintain contracts with vendors
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements and monitor NetSuite purchase order approvals ensuring timely processing
• Support in cost optimisation through liaison with cross functional departments
• Analyse industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Support in tracking inventory levels, replenishment of goods as needed and ensuring accurate records in NetSuite
• Generate and manage daily, monthly, and quarterly procurement reports
• Analyse, evaluate and monitor supplier performance to drive continuous improvement
• Support in logistics operations including shipping, local customs clearance and delivery
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing procurement activities
• Develop efficient procurement solutions to enhance operational effectiveness
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing on products

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Registered member of a Procurement Professional Body
• IT proficient

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in purchasing and supplies management within a large organisation
• Proven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role
• Global sourcing, in-depth understanding of procurement principles, best practices, and contract administration
• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk
• Knowledge of International logistics and regulatory compliance is an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must exhibit a flexible work attitude with the ability to work productively both in a team environment and independently to meet unexpected demands
• Be client centric and resourceful in problem-solving
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in the telecommunication industry is preferred
• Proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite) is an added advantage

Attributes

• Client focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honest with highest ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate, and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships