Procurement Assistant Team Leader

Job Purpose

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.

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 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
 

Job Responsibility (cont.)

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 telecommunication industry

Job Band

Sr. 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