Associate - Category Sourcing Network.Global Sourcing and Supply Chain

Job description

• Achieve category squad outcomes
• Consolidate and prepare the sourcing calendar
• Generate effective cost savings through supplier negotiations
• Develop RFx, tender and bid templates
• Translate business requirements to RFx scope documents
• Evaluate RFx responses
• Ensure compliance of the selection process
• Project Manage the RFx process as per defined timelines
• Improve service delivery and TAT
• Achieve sustainable procurement targets
• Provide faster and efficient stakeholder support
• Effective query / conflict management

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end sourcing for network operations including maintenance, managed services, and L3 support. Consolidate RFx demand and execute sourcing events aligned with operational requirements. Translate technical and operational requirements into comprehensive RFx and SoW documents. Evaluate supplier proposals with a focus on operational capability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate with suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce total cost of ownership.

Collaborate with network operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with service delivery goals. Support contract formulation and transition of RFx outcomes into operational agreements. Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives. Provide market intelligence on telecom operations vendors and pricing trends. Participate in agile sprint planning and contribute to sourcing process improvements.

Core Competencies

RFx Management and Tendering

• Intermediate Vendor Evaluation and Negotiation
• Intermediate Contract and Commercial Management
• Beginner to Intermediate Telecom Network Operations Knowledge
• Intermediate Cost Modelling and TCO Analysis
• Beginner Supporting Competencies Agile Methodology
• Beginner Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Intermediate Data Analysis and Reporting
• Intermediate Team Collaboration
• Beginner

Technical Competencies

Active/Passive Network Maintenance Sourcing

• Intermediate Managed Services Procurement
• Intermediate HW/SW Level 3 Support Sourcing
• Beginner Telecom Vendor Landscape Knowledge
• Intermediate ERP Tools (SAP, ARIBA, Oracle)
• Intermediate

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Telecom Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or equivalent (preferred). 3–5 years of experience in telecom network operations and/or procurement. Proven experience in sourcing network maintenance, managed services, and technical support. Familiarity with telecom vendor ecosystems and pricing models. Experience in large telecom groups or multinational telecom environments.

Certifications (Preferred) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) ITIL Foundation or equivalent in service management Professional Scrum Master (PSM)