Sr Manager - Customer Order Procurement

Job Family Descriptor Broad outline of the Role
Provide procurement support to business teams that are directly supporting our customers. The job holder is expected to help ensure our supply chains are effective and responsive such that they help us exceed the expectations of our customers and help us win and retain business.
Purpose - Broad objective of the role

Work with product teams to define sourcing and execute sourcing strategies.

Create and develop relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for goods and services ensure the best terms possible are obtained to win customer deals.

Ensure purchases are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with the company’s policies.

Ensure robust contracts are in place for important contracts.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Collaborate with key persons including demand & delivery manager to ensure clarity of the specifications and SLAs.

Develop risk management plans for key category areas to ensure security of supply.

Seek out supply chain advantages to help the business improve its ability to compete and win.

Operating Network - Key External Operating Network - Key Internal Size and Scope of Role - Financial Size and Scope of Role - No. of direct reports Size and Scope of Role - Total team size Size and Scope of Role - Other size parameters Minimum qualification & experience
Experience of working in a similar role ideally within a Telecom. environment

12 years + procurement experience in Network Security

Experience of working in a pre-sales environment is desirable.

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Good knowledge of sourcing, procurement, and supplier management

Experience of leading contract negotiations (including software licences).

Full member of CIPS or possession of a similar procurement/supply chain qualification is desirable.
Other knowledge/skills

Well organized and self-motivated individual capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.

Ability to work under time pressure and with some amount of ambiguity.

Possess analytical skills to determine the best deals for the company and must evaluate the many pros and cons of each supplier based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors.

Key Responsibilities Technical Competencies Knowledge / Skills