Requirements
The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities, ensuring service delivery in a cost-effective manner. Requires 4-6 years of prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management, preferably in the telecommunication industry. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering is required, along with strong knowledge of procurement principles, supply chain concepts, and vendor management skills.
Description
Job PurposeThe role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities taking ownership of the procurement process for Procurements ensuring service delivery in a cost-effective manner in line with the stated strategy and defined service level agreements. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.Job ResponsibilityPerform all procurement activities related to Procurements projects (from RFP development to supplier selection and contract signature)Provide inputs and execute sourcing strategy based on supervising directorComplete and report purchasing requests to supervising directorLead purchasing requests, evaluate completeness, classify according to value (e.g., risk, financial), and assign to purchasing analystsAssist in managing SLAs for Tendered / Non-Tendered Change Orders as well as Change Orders for the supplier market and spend categoriesPerform execution-focused service delivery functions and processesProvide input to supervising director to track supply market trends (competitive pressures, new entrants, substituting products or services, changes in the value chain)Contribute to developing segmentation criteria and mapping supply base to desired relationship typeProvide input on supply and financial risks of suppliers to supervising directorManage catalogue of suppliers and update it regularlyLead potential procurement synergies with other subsidiaries and manage their implementation in coordination with SynergiesManage business cases, including need for cross-functional resources, timeframe and targetsReview historical data to provide demand/consumption trends and track deviationsManage segmentation criteria and map supply base to desired relationship typeOversee business planning efforts with the Procurement HeadParticipate in changing in stc needs by working with other sectors and prioritize sourcing initiativesSupervise purchasing requirements and project specifications with unit management and suppliersJob Responsibility (cont.)Years Of Experience4 – 6 Years of ExperienceNature Of ExperiencePrior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management in telecommunication industryJob BandProfessionalSkillsStrong Knowledge of procurement principlesStrong Knowledge of supply chain conceptsStrong Knowledge of supply chain conceptsStrong Knowledge of technology productsStrong Knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP(s), vendor selection and negotiating processesStrong creative thinking skillsAnalytical and problem solving abilityPeople management and interpersonal skillsPlanning and scheduling skillsVendor management skillsStrong Negotiation skillsBusiness acumen skillsAbility to contribute breakthrough ideas and approaches to solve business issuesAbility to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environmentManagement skills & cultural intelligenceKnowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurementEducationBachelor DegreeMasters Degree in Business Administration or EngineeringAdditional EducationCertificationsCertified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply