Sourcing & Pricing Analyst - Telecom

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Group is launching a Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur and seeks a Sourcing Executive to support Sales and Pricing in sourcing cost-competitive last-mile services. You will respond to sourcing requests and help develop market benchmarks to ensure competitive cost structures.

You will work with partners and Global Alliance teams to optimize quotations and sourcing information, while staying aware of regulatory requirements across markets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Studies, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in bid management, pricing, sourcing, commercial operations and/or ICT.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to compare pricing and cost information.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple sourcing requests while meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented approach to quotations, pricing information and sourcing documentation.
• Experience or knowledge of telecommunications or ICT industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely day-to-day responses to quotation and sourcing requests.
• Support KPIs, including quotation turnaround times.
• Source last-mile service options based on business and solution requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing information required by Sales and Pricing teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely sourcing information to support pricing activities.
• Establish and maintain last-mile market benchmarks to assess competitiveness.
• Gather and analyse market pricing information across relevant local markets.
• Compare partner quotations and identify competitive sourcing options.
• Provide cost information to Pricing teams to support international data-service propositions.
• Work closely with partners and Global Alliance teams to support improved cost structures.
• Build relationships with partners to facilitate quotations and price escalations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Pricing knowledge

Sourcing experience

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Studies, Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Singtel Group is launching a Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur and seeks a Sourcing Executive to support Sales and Pricing in sourcing cost-competitive last-mile services. You will respond to sourcing requests and help develop market benchmarks to ensure competitive cost structures.

You will work with partners and Global Alliance teams to optimize quotations and sourcing information, while staying aware of regulatory requirements across markets.