IT Senior Buyer - Telco

Pracovná náplň

• Develop and execute global and regional strategies and sourcing plans that foster the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, service and technology.
• Deliver fact-based recommendations for adoption by stakeholders.
• Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including commercial and contract negotiations with suppliers for the assigned categories.
• Drive purchasing initiatives to deliver cost savings for assigned categories and geographies.
• Identify and evaluate market changes and new technologies as responsible category buyer.
• Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong supplier relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers.
• Serve as principal liaison representing externally towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, risks, and technology objectives.
• Ensure supplier KPIs / SLAs are in place as applicable and needed to audit supplier performance, software compliance, and technical capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership for continuous improvement. Drive clear and standardized specifications, processes, and procedures to deliver requirements for assigned categories.
• Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout the organization, including interfacing with stakeholders and the Legal team to review, refine, and negotiate commercial and legal agreements.
• Communicate progress and results to senior management and stakeholder community.
• Provide support to suppliers and internal stakeholders to aid in resolving accounts payable challenges, working directly with the AP team to seek resolution.

Požiadavky

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Business or related field preferred
• 8+ years of procurement experience
• Successful at prioritizing work and maintaining those priorities
• Ability to collaborate successfully across global teams, adapting communication and working styles to align with diverse cultural, regional, and country‑specific norms.
• Leads with transparency and authenticity to build credibility and influence, aligning stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and deliver successful cross‑functional initiatives.

Benefity

• 13th salary
• Language and proficiency courses