Senior Transport & Transmission Strategic Sourcing Lead

MTN Group; Dubai International Financial Centre; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom organization in Dubai seeks a Principal for strategic procurement. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, driving negotiations, and developing strategies for the transport and transmission category. Candidates should have significant experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on cost savings and supplier partnerships. A degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 - 11 years relevant working experience.
• 3 - 5 years in transport & transmission category management.
• Experience managing across global locations and regions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to meet their requirements.
• Drive strategic negotiations for critical projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings.

Skills

Strong procurement / sourcing experience

Understanding of emerging telecom / supply chain practices

Experience in continuous improvement through best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP (preferably Oracle)

Job description

A leading telecom organization in Dubai seeks a Principal for strategic procurement. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, driving negotiations, and developing strategies for the transport and transmission category. Candidates should have significant experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on cost savings and supplier partnerships. A degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.