AVP-Network Sourcing

Indosat; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 450,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a sourcing expert to lead procurement activities for technical products and services. In this pivotal role, you will strategize and negotiate with vendors, ensuring compliance with sourcing policies while achieving the company's financial goals. You will collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and manage supplier performance, driving improvements in processes and tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise in procurement and strong analytical skills will be highly valued. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Procurement or Sourcing, preferably in telecommunications.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities and vendor negotiations to achieve business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Understanding of Technical Products

Procurement Software Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Master’s degree or relevant certifications in RAN Network

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle Procurement

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

As sourcing experts for technology (i.e RAN, Core, Transport), plan, strategize, manage, negotiate (price and contractual agreements), undertake sourcing activities (RFP/RFQ); supplier selection, partner management including partner performance review, post contract management, timely delivery of purchased system & communication to supplier WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF achieving the company’s business & financial goals, by ensuring the best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is secured within the values and vision of PT IOH.

SCOPE:

• Discuss and capture stakeholders to ensure all requirements are captured before RFP. Advise & ensure the stakeholders in order to align with the sourcing policies & procedures (SOPP). Ensure all the requirements are captured in the contract and signed before the award.
• Lead negotiation with both potential and incumbent vendors with clearly defined requirements (scope of works) from stakeholders.
• Communicate and eliminate possible deviations from SOPP in terms of purchasing in all phases/milestones.
• Negotiate with incumbent vendors for any underperformance & damage claims (in a fair commercial settlement).
• Validate user requirements and the related business justification.
• Liaise with Contract Management team to ensure that all the stakeholders’ requirements are correctly reflected in the contract draft before execution.
• Contract creation and revision of existing contracts in the Sourcing system (including all necessary annexes and appendices) to secure the company’s goals.
• Monitor the performance of vendor/contractor in ongoing projects (together with the stakeholders).
• Lead negotiations with incumbent vendors for damages and claims to reach fair commercial settlements.
• Identify improvements to processes, policies, tools, and templates required to drive improved outcomes.
• Escalate issues and propose recommendations to management to accelerate closing of issues and/or implementation of improvement steps.
• Manage the relationship with vendors as well as internal users and become the main contact/key person for vendors and internal users.

Qualification:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field with strong technical and industry knowledge. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications in RAN Network (i.e RAN, Core, Transport) will be an additional advantage.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or a related field such as telecommunications or IT (Planning, Deployment, Operation). Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred, with at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Integrity: Demonstrates high standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with both qualitative and quantitative expertise.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to apply logic and reasoning to evaluate and identify strengths and weaknesses in alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders, management, and suppliers, maintaining a collaborative attitude and strong work ethics.

Related Experience:

Finance, legal, and Project Management related experience are additional advantages.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of technical products, services, and solutions, with the ability to manage the procurement of complex technical components.
• Experience with managing suppliers for high-tech or specialized equipment, understanding technical specifications, and assessing technical proposals.
• Strong interpersonal communication, negotiation skills, and analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement software applications (e.g., Coupa, SAP, Oracle Procurement, etc.), and proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with the ability to present and articulate arguments clearly and confidently.