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Category Sourcing Specialist – Mobile Telecom Networks

Auxo Talent
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
Yesterday
CategoryMobileNetworksSourcingSpecialistTelecom
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Overview

We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support sourcing and procurement activities within the Mobile Telecom Network domain.

The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end RFx process, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, contract award recommendations, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

Working closely with Strategic Procurement, Demand Planning, and Business stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive sourcing excellence, cost optimization, compliance, and operational efficiency across network-related categories.

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.

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