Customer Applications Procurements Assistant Manager (9829)

Job Purpose

Job Responsibility

• Perform all procurement activities related to Customer Applications Procurements projects (from RFP development to supplier selection and contract signature) Provide inputs and execute sourcing strategy based on supervising director Complete and report purchasing requests to supervising director Lead purchasing requests, evaluate completeness, classify according to value (e.g., risk, financial), and assign to purchasing analysts Assist in managing SLAs for Tendered / Non-Tendered Change Orders as well as Change Orders for the supplier market and spend categories Perform execution-focused service delivery functions and processes Provide input to supervising director to track supply market trends (competitive pressures, new entrants, substituting products or services, changes in the value chain) Contribute to developing segmentation criteria and mapping supply base to desired relationship type Provide input on supply and financial risks of suppliers to supervising director Manage catalogue of suppliers and update it regularly Lead potential procurement synergies with other subsidiaries and manage their implementation in coordination with Synergies Manage business cases, including need for cross-functional resources, timeframe and targets Review historical data to provide demand/consumption trends and track deviations Manage segmentation criteria and map supply base to desired relationship type Oversee business planning efforts with the Technology Procurement Head Participate in changing in stc needs by working with other sectors and prioritize sourcing initiatives Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications with unit management and suppliers

Years of Experience

Nature of Experience

Job Band

Skills

• Strong Knowledge of procurement principles Strong Knowledge of supply chain concepts Strong Knowledge of supply chain concepts Strong Knowledge of technology products Strong Knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP(s), vendor selection and negotiating processes Strong creative thinking skills Analytical and problem solving ability People management and interpersonal skills Planning and scheduling skills Vendor management skills Strong Negotiation skills Business acumen skills Ability to contribute breakthrough ideas and approaches to solve business issues Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environment Management skills & cultural intelligence Knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement

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