To maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering superior service.To oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requirements gathering to contract close-out, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.To contribute to technical evaluations and support decision-making by providing market insights and supplier performance data.To prepare procurement signoff sheets and present recommendations to the Tender Committee, highlighting key considerations, cost-benefit analyses, and potential risks.To collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product and service quality, quantity, pricing, and delivery timelines meet expectations while adhering to procurement best practices.To manage tender processes, including document preparation, terms and conditions, pricing negotiations, payment arrangements, and modification requests, in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.To support supplier pre-qualification, ensure alignment with organizational standards and values, and mitigate potential risks associated with new partnerships.To develop and issue requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and other solicitation documents to meet organizational requirements.To evaluate supplier proposals, factors such as cost, quality, delivery, and service must be considered to determine the best options for the organization.To prepare documentation for tender committees, including background information, evaluation criteria, and recommendations, ensuring a transparent and well-informed decision-making process.To review and negotiate contract terms and conditions to secure the most favorable agreements for the organization while maintaining strong supplier relationships.To monitor purchases to ensure compliance with contractual terms and agreed-upon conditions, addressing any deviations promptly and effectively.To maintain open communication with internal customers and stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations to deliver tailored procurement solutions.To build and nurture professional relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.To provide periodic updates to management on procurement assignments' progress, highlighting achievements, challenges, and potential areas for improvement.To conduct ongoing market research on products, services, suppliers, and industry trends, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and market intelligence to inform procurement decisions.To prioritize and meet targets and deadlines for self and team, fostering a results-oriented and performance-driven culture.To develop and report on procurement performance metrics, using dashboards and other tools to track key indicators and identify areas for improvement

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Commercial Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.At least 5 years of experience in an area of specialization; experience working in a medium organization.Experience in telecom or technology supply chain categories is highly preferred.