Associate Category Manager - Telecoms operations
Role Overview
Lead sourcing initiatives across maintenance, managed services, and technical support for a major telecom group.
Align sourcing with the company’s strategic sourcing framework and collaborate across functions to deliver value-driven outcomes.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job objective
Lead sourcing initiatives across maintenance, managed services, and technical support for a major telecom group.
Align sourcing with the company’s strategic sourcing framework and collaborate across functions to deliver value-driven outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end sourcing for telecom network operations, including active/passive maintenance and L3 support.
- Lead RFx processes and develop Statements of Work.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate for optimal service levels and cost efficiency.
- Align sourcing strategies with operational goals and service delivery.
- Support contract formulation and supplier performance monitoring.
- Provide market intelligence and contribute to agile sourcing improvements.
Ideal candidate profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecom Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in telecom operations and procurement within major telecom groups.
- Experience with SAP, ARIBA, or Oracle ERP tools.
- Strong knowledge of telecom vendor ecosystems and pricing models.
- Technical competencies in active/passive network maintenance sourcing, managed services procurement, RFx management and tendering, and telecom network operations.
- CSCP or PSM certification preferred.
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