Key Accountabilities
Procurement and Contract Management (Principal Vendors)
• Ensuring that the strategic procurement and contract management (of principal vendors) activities are aligned to the strategic and business objectives of the the operator business.
• Ensuring that strategic procurement activities achieve agreed KPI's for the The operator business.
• Ensuring that tactical procurement activities achieve agreed KPI's for the the operator business
• Co-ordinating, project managing and issuing the Request for Quotation activities for all external resources.
• Plans, directs, and manages the procurement and contract management activities for the the operator business under direction from the Chief Financial Officer.
• Evaluates suppliers, and negotiates best prices and conditions without compromising quality, awards contracts and co-ordinates with Legal Department to develop transparent, effective and commercial contracts/agreements on behalf of the the operator business, delivering quality contract documents within agreed plans/strategies in a timely fashion.
• Controls all purchase orders issued by the operator to suppliers and ensures all post-contract award commercial services are of a consistently high standard.
• Interprets and makes decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies governing the purchase and contracting activities of the operator, implementing and advising on procurement policies; ensuring all procurements follow best procurement practice with appropriate audit trail.
• The role holder has the authority to sign Purchase Orders on behalf of the company, as approved by the Financial Authorities
• Analyses and documents business processes and policies. Develops solutions to enhance efficiencies.
Co-ordinates procurement activities with Group and other Opco's as required

Leadership
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy to the company
• Develops the capabilities of the department team through direction, coaching, clear objectives and performance standards, providing feedback and managing individuals
• Assists staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
• Develops, maintains and improves business and working relationships with contractors/customers and key telecom vendors.
Ensures that synergies are being harnessed, where possible, with other procurements with the group and/or other Opco's.

Required Experience and Knowledge
At least 10 years in a similar Procurement function in a large company (possibly in the telecommunications sector) with 5 years of management experience
International experience a plus
Experience in negotiation, procurement and contract management

Job specific technical skills
Legal knowledge of contracts and tendering procedures
Very good written/spoken English, good written/spoken Arabic desirable
Familiarity with key telecom services and equipment
Knowledge about customs and import rules

Behavioural skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Good problem solving skills
Good project management skills
Good communication skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

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