Lead Procurement Analyst

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

stc is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead the end-to-end procurement activities for various projects. The role focuses on cost-effective service delivery aligned with strategy and SLAs, including RFP development, supplier selection, and contract execution.

Key responsibilities include managing procurement requests, supplier performance, market trends, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize spend and supplier base.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management in the telecommunications industry.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all procurement activities related to 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.
• Oversee business planning efforts with the 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.

Skills

Procurement principles

Supply chain concepts

Technology products

RFI/RFQ/RFPs

Vendor negotiation

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

People management

Planning & scheduling

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor Degree

Masters in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

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

Years Of Experience

4 – 6 Years of Experience

Nature Of Experience

Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations, and contract management in telecommunication industry

Job Band

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
• Masters Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Certifications

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