Category Procurement Manager IT/Digital/Fintech - Islamabad

Category Procurement Manager IT/Digital/FintechIndustry : TelecommunicationsDescription :Last date to apply: 19 Jan 2024What is JD Category Procurement Manager IT/Digital/Fintech?This role revolves around Procurement of IT, Digital and Fintech Platforms/Applications/Software/Infrastructure. The candidate would be required to have ample knowledge and understanding of IT & Digital stacks and can visualize the future of the category. The candidate will be required to drive the category and help Head of Direct Procurement to achieve short and long term goals.The role reports directly to Head of Direct Procurement.What does Category Procurement Manager IT/Digital/Fintech do?Obtains procurement requirements from different stakeholders.Analyze requests and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to devise relevant solutions/sourcing.Negotiate with vendors for procuring goods or services as per received requirements.Foster healthy relationship with vendors and resolves any queries/issues within specified timelines.Collaborate with contract management team to finalize draft of legal contract with vendors.Liaison with Service Operations to prepare PO's and eventual sharing with vendors.Exhibit Business oriented and customer-centric mindset.Develop a Procurement Master Plan in his/her domain:In collaboration with relevant stakeholders prepare a detailed view of Procurement Master Plan in alignment with Budget forecast.Conduct Procurement Diagnostics for the Category:Based on the commitments issued in two (2) quarters, prepare a thorough diagnostics which can be used to prepare comprehensive strategy of the Category.Develop Vendor Assessment and Scoring criteria:Plan, develop, and execute the project (Complete RFP/Q Lifecycle).Preparation of complete commercial evaluation (TCO) and QES comprising of techno-commercial.BOQ Alignments against the Frame Agreements.Prepare Bulk purchase agreements and maintain catalogue-based PO issuance.Price verifications and Negotiations.Preparing of Dashboard and KPI reporting on weekly basis.Keep record of the savings as per assigned ambitions in the organization.Prepare a Negotiation Strategy for bids that fall under complex category:Build a strong relationship with End User and be able to translate their requirements into procurement plans.Conduct budget analysis with team and prepare reports inclusive of spending/saving, shares with management and explains rationale behind it.Thorough market research.Preparing monthly and YTD spend & saving report.Conducting an interactive sourcing process along with end user and external stakeholders.Achieving savings target as mentioned in the agreed tender mandate.Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.RequirementsWhat are we looking for and what does it require to be Category Procurement Manager IT/Digital/Fintech?MBA/B.S/B.E/BSc-Engg-IT with 6-8 years of relevant experience in Procurement. Working in a Technology related role (preferably in a Mobile Operator/Vendor). With clear understanding of IT/Digital and Technology network elements and vendor market.Analytical, modelling and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.Being part of a Sourcing team in a reputable organization the candidate must have good experience of negotiating contracts and well versed with global best practices.Negotiation skills, conflict and vendor management skills. Able to manage internal stakeholders.Team work, problem solving, planning and organizing skills.Knowledge and roadmaps of IT/Digital/Fintech Tools and Technology progression.Technology procurement process knowledge.Vendor market and industry knowledge.ERP Systems, Microsoft Office/Excel, Oracle EBS, SAP Ariba, share-point, Think cell and PBI etc.

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