Procurement Specialist
1 week ago
Armstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring products and services from global Telecommunication, IT, and Networking vendors.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships
- Manage and maintain supplier databases, including tracking and forecasting price increases
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure services are sourced at market-related prices
- Ensure pricing books are up to date and communicated with management
- Validate purchase requisitions and prepare comparative statements of quotations received from suppliers
- Manage and control logistics of product/service delivery, including liaising with clearing agents and overseeing tax and customs implications
- Analyze and report on annual spend per supplier and provide financial oversight on spend analytics and inflation
- Leverage partnership programs to maintain or enhance partnership status, secure promotions, incentives, and trainings offered
- Track, manage, and control rebate process to ensure rebates requests are submitted and rebates are received
- Manage and own supplier portals and deal registrations
- Leverage marketing campaigns/events with suppliers to expand brand awareness
- Participate in transformational, consolidation, and negotiate annual cost-savings initiatives
- Analyze trends and provide proactive recommendations to the Solutions/Finance leadership team
- 3-5 years experience in a Service Provider environment or ICT/Telecommunications Industry
- 5-10 years experience in initiating, executing, evaluating, and managing strategic sourcing activities
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, Supply Chain, or related tertiary qualification preferable
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes
- Project management or service delivery background advantageous
- Product knowledge of networking, voice, and secure cloud products and services
- Knowledge and experience of network infrastructure advantageous
- Excellent data analytical skills, Advanced Excel, and other MS Office applications
- Basic Cost-Accounting skills an advantage
- Knowledge of ISP/data solution providers and markets across the globe
- Basic knowledge of telco regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competitive bidding and negotiation skills
- Vendor and contract management knowledge
- Value analysis, business case development, and financial analytical skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
Armstrong Appointments is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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