Procurement Assistant Team Leader

The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities taking ownership of the procurement process 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.

Perform 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 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 Procurement GM

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

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related discipline

Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management in telecommunication industry

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

Bachelor Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration

Masters Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply