Customer Applications Procurements Assistant Manager

Job description

Job Purpose The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities taking ownership of the procurement process for Customer Applications 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 Responsibility Perform all procurement activities related to Customer Applications Procurements projects (from RFP development to supplier selection and contract signature) Provide inputs and execute sourcing strategy based on supervising director Complete and report purchasing requests to supervising director Lead purchasing requests, evaluate completeness, classify according to value (e.g., risk, financial), and assign to purchasing analysts Assist in managing SLAs for Tendered / Non-Tendered Change Orders as well as Change Orders for the supplier market and spend categories Perform execution-focused service delivery functions and processes Provide 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 type Provide input on supply and financial risks of suppliers to supervising director Manage catalogue of suppliers and update it regularly Lead potential procurement synergies with other subsidiaries and manage their implementation in coordination with Synergies Manage business cases, including need for cross-functional resources, timeframe and targets Review historical data to provide demand/consumption trends and track deviations Manage segmentation criteria and map supply base to desired relationship type Oversee business planning efforts with the Technology Procurement Head Participate in changing in stc needs by working with other sectors and prioritize sourcing initiatives Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications with unit management and suppliers Job Responsibility (cont.) Years of Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related discipline Nature of Experience Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management in telecommunication industry Job Band Sr. Professional Skills Strong Knowledge of procurement principles Strong Knowledge of supply chain concepts Strong Knowledge of supply chain concepts Strong Knowledge of technology products Strong Knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP(s), vendor selection and negotiating processes Strong creative thinking skills Analytical and problem solving ability People management and interpersonal skills Planning and scheduling skills Vendor management skills Strong Negotiation skills Business acumen skills Ability to contribute breakthrough ideas and approaches to solve business issues Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environment Management skills & cultural intelligence Knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement Education Bachelor Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration Masters Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration Additional Education Certifications Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply