Procurement Assistant Team Leader

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all procurement activities and ensure cost-effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration. Certifications in procurement are advantageous. This role requires expertise in managing supplier relationships and a keen understanding of market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related discipline.
• Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations in telecommunications.
• Knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and vendor selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities from RFP to contract signature.
• Execute sourcing strategy and advise on supply market trends.
• Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications.

Skills

Strong knowledge of procurement principles

Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts

Knowledge of technology products

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Vendor management skills

People management and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)

CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Job description

Overview

The role holder is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities, taking ownership of the procurement process to ensure service delivery in a cost-effective manner in line with the stated strategy and defined service level agreements. The role holder shall carry out duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all procurement activities related to procurement 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 GM.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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; knowledge of technology products; knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP(s), vendor selection and negotiating processes; strong 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; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; management skills & cultural intelligence; knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement.
• Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Certifications: Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP); Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM); CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.