Category Sourcing Specialist – Mobile Telecom Networks

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end RFx lifecycle, including demand consolidation, RFx preparation, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement and business stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, supplier lists, sourcing approaches, and commercial objectives.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing plans and sourcing calendars for network-related goods and services.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best practices, pricing trends, market opportunities, and sourcing risks.
• Assist in negotiating commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
• Coordinate the preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs), business requirements, RFx documentation, and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, governance frameworks, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and audit requirements.
• Support contract award and handover processes by working closely with contract management and supplier performance teams.
• Participate in agile sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to support sourcing project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare category performance reports, sourcing metrics, savings reports, vendor analysis, and ad-hoc procurement reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, reduce turnaround times, and enhance stakeholder experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or purchasing experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience managing RFx processes, supplier sourcing, vendor evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience within telecom mobile network
• Strong understanding of telecom network vendors, pricing models, managed services, and sourcing practices.
• Experience developing sourcing calendars, supplier engagement strategies, and procurement documentation.
• Knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement governance.
• Experience using ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.