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About the Procurement Assistant Team Leader Role

stc is seeking a Procurement Assistant Team Leader to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery in alignment with the company's strategy and service level agreements. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, adhering strictly to business policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement activities, from RFP development to supplier selection and contract finalization.
• Provide input and execute sourcing strategies as directed by the supervising director.
• Complete and report on purchasing requests to the supervising director.
• Lead the evaluation of purchasing requests, assessing completeness, classifying by value, and assigning to purchasing analysts.
• Assist in managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Tendered/Non-Tendered Change Orders and Change Orders for the supplier market and specific spend categories.
• Perform execution-focused service delivery functions and processes within the procurement domain.
• Provide input to the supervising director regarding supply market trends, competitive pressures, new entrants, substitute products/services, and value chain changes.
• Contribute to the development of supply base segmentation criteria and mapping to desired relationship types.
• Provide input to the supervising director regarding supply and financial risks associated with suppliers.
• Manage and regularly update the supplier catalogue.
• Lead potential procurement synergies with other subsidiaries and manage their implementation in coordination with the Synergies department.
• Manage business cases, including identifying cross-functional resource needs, defining timeframes, and setting targets.
• Review historical data to identify demand/consumption trends and track deviations.
• Oversee business planning efforts in collaboration with the Procurement General Manager.
• Participate in adapting to changing stc needs by working with other sectors and prioritizing sourcing initiatives.
• Supervise purchasing requirements and project specifications in conjunction with unit management and suppliers.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related procurement or purchasing discipline.
• Prior experience in purchasing and procurement operations.
• Experience in contract management, preferably within the telecommunications industry.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration.
• A Master's Degree in Network Engineering or Business Administration is also considered.
• Experience required is 5-10 years.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and supply chain concepts.
• Proficiency in understanding technology products relevant to procurement.
• Expertise in RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, vendor selection, and negotiation processes.
• Strong creative thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Effective vendor management and strong negotiation skills.
• Solid business acumen.
• Ability to contribute innovative ideas and approaches to solve business issues.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated management skills and cultural intelligence.
• Knowledge of the market and relevant external service providers for procurement.

Additional Information

This role is designated as a Sr. Professional job band. Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply certifications are highly desirable.