Lead Procurement Analyst

Saudi Telecom Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Telecom Company seeks a procurement leader to oversee end-to-end procurement for various projects. You will drive sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and manage contracts with a focus on cost-efficiency and service levels.

You will also monitor market trends, analyze risks, and coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver value while maintaining SLAs and supplier performance. Ambition to optimize spend and align with corporate policy is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters or MBA in a related field required.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement operations, contract management in telecom.
• Proven track record in strategic procurement and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities from RFP development to contract signature.
• Develop sourcing strategies and oversee supplier selection.
• Manage SLAs for change orders and supplier spend areas.
• Provide input on supply market trends and risk assessments.
• Maintain supplier catalog and drive synergies with subsidiaries.
• Lead business cases with cross-functional resources and timelines.

Skills

Procurement principles

Supply chain concepts

Technology products

RFI/RFQ/RFP processes

Vendor selection and negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

People management

Planning and scheduling

Business acumen

Strategic sourcing

Market knowledge

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Tools

ERP/Procurement systems

Job description

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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

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

Knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Additional Education

Certifications

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply