Position Objectives
Supports the execution of procurement activities in the telecom industry or fibre rollout, ensuring timely sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of materials and services in accordance with approved procedures, budgets, and technical requirements
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories, from requisition to purchase order and delivery tracking
- Conduct supplier research, sourcing, and competitive tendering to achieve best value and fit-for-purpose solutions
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers to secure favourable agreements
- Prepare, review, and administer contracts and procurement documentation in line with policy
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define specifications, forecast demand, and plan procurement activities
- Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and consolidation opportunities and report on procurement metrics
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
- Raise and manage purchase orders and monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods and services
- Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement files for audit and reporting purposes
- Assist in supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning for critical suppliers
- Participate in procurement projects and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes
- Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on procurement policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensure supplier registration and qualification
- Manage the tendering process by liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the development of tender documents (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
- Liaise with the Legal Department for drafting, reviewing, and approving contracts
- Report daily/weekly to the Technical Procurement Lead on progress, achievements, and issues
- Respond to email inquiries from internal departments
- Assist with the preparation of processes and procedures relevant to procurement activities
- Follow up with stakeholders to complete tasks and approvals within SLA; escalate as per the escalation matrix
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar role within a Telecom Operator
environment
- CIPS certification is preferable
- Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier selection practices
- Strong negotiation and commercial awareness with a focus on achieving value for money
- Good numerical and analytical skills to interpret spend data and prepare procurement reports
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for cross-functional engagement
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple procurements under time constraints
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve supplier or procurement issues promptly
- Familiarity with contract terms, basic commercial law principles, and procurement ethics
- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of the business
- Reliability, teamwork, and professionalism towards co-workers and end customers
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
- Results-oriented and driven to innovate in a flexible environment
- Resourceful self-starter with initiative to learn new skills
- Fluency in Arabic and English (reading and writing)
