Lead Procurement Analyst

Job Purpose

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

Job Responsibility

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 Head 

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 

Job Responsibility (cont.)

Years of Experience

4 –  6 Years of Experience

Nature of Experience

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

Job Band

Professional 

Skills

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 

Education

Additional Education

Certifications

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) 

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) 

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply