This role manages all procurement activities for key categories, including strategy development, vendor negotiation, contract management, and alignment with stakeholders and Finance for budgeting.
Also, this role ensure consistent contract terms, timely renewals, and strict compliance with procurement policies and standards.
Oversee all aspects of key categories (RAN, Core, Transport, Passive, Services, OSS, Leased Lines, etc.) to support business needs.
Conduct market research and opportunity assessments to develop and implement effective procurement strategies through competitive and direct negotiations.
Lead procurement processes, negotiate contracts, issue PRs/POs, track savings, and manage vendor relationships after contracts are in place.
Streamline contracts and pricing for CD, ensuring timely renewals.
Align with stakeholders and Finance on procurement strategies and budgeting, and secure necessary approvals.
Ensure strict adherence to Procurement Policies, Manuals, and control standards.
Exciting role with great exposure |Supportive working culture
7- 10 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Procurement, Technology, or Project Management in Network Engineering or IT, preferably in Telecom.
Degree in Telecommunications, Business, Engineering, or IT.
CIPS, CSSP, or similar procurement certifications are a plus.
Strong communication and presentation skills; able to influence and work with all levels of management.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and procurement tools.
Our client is a leading Network and Information technology company in Malaysia.Currently, they are in search of a Procurement professional to join the team.