Customer Applications Procurements Assistant Manager

STC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

STC is seeking a Senior Professional in procurement to lead Customer Applications Procurements, owning end-to-end sourcing from RFP through contract signature.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing and contracts within telecom, with strong vendor management, RFI/RFQ/RFP expertise, and market insight to drive cost efficiency and value. A Master’s or Bachelor’s in Network Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration.
• Masters Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration.
• Certifications include CIPP, CPSM, and CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform all procurement activities for Customer Applications Procurements (RFP to contract).
• Provide inputs and execute sourcing strategy per supervising director.
• Process purchasing requests and report to supervising director.
• Lead purchasing requests; evaluate, classify by value, assign to analysts.
• Manage SLAs for Tendered/Non-Tendered Change Orders and supplier spend.
• Support service-delivery-focused procurement processes and governance.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to leadership.
• Contribute to segmentation and supply-base relationship mapping.
• Assess supplier risks and track supply market dynamics for the director.
• Maintain and update supplier catalogues; coordinate synergies with other subsidiaries.
• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and justify business cases.
• Review historical data to forecast demand and deviations.
• Oversee planning with Technology Procurement Head.

Skills

Procurement principles

Supply chain concepts

Technology products

RFI/RFQ/RFP processes

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Analytical problem solving

People management

Planning and scheduling

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration

Masters Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities taking ownership of the procurement process for Customer Applications Procurements 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 Purpose

The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities taking ownership of the procurement process for Customer Applications Procurements 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 Customer Applications 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 Technology Procurement Head
• 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

• Bachelor Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration
• Masters Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration

Additional Education

Certifications

• Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)
• CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply