Customer Applications Procurements Assistant Manager

About the Role
The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities, taking ownership of the procurement process for Customer Applications Procurements. The aim is to ensure service delivery in a cost-effective manner in alignment with the stated strategy and defined service level agreements. The role holder shall perform duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 changes in the company needs by working with other sectors and prioritizing sourcing initiatives.
• Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications with unit management and suppliers.

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 the telecommunication industry.

Job Band

• Sr. Professional.

Skills

• Strong Knowledge of procurement principles.
• 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 a fast-paced environment.
• Management skills & cultural intelligence.
• Knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration.
• Master's Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration (preferred).

Certifications

• Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP).
• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM).
• CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.