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The Senior Procurement Manager for Technology is responsible for implementing sourcing strategy for Networks Technology in areas of Radio Access, Core Networks, SMS platforms, Orchestrators, IPX Connectivity and OSS (Operations Support System), having annual spend under management of ~S$300M.
This role will be vital for business-partnering with Networks stakeholders and the role incumbent will be required to keep abreast of supply market/ economic changes in the technology space as well as be proficient in the application of appropriate sourcing levers to achieve an optimal commercial outcome.
The incumbent should also possess good people skills to achieve highly satisfactory internal customer experience whilst ensuring compliance to policy.
Make An Impact By
Category Sourcing
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-Identify, develop and implement joint sourcing opportunities and strategies for Mobile Networks category, specifically Radio Access, Core Networks, SMS platforms, Orchestrators, IPX Connectivity and OSS (Operations Support System).
-Drive and lead procurement activities for said category across Singtel Group OpCos (Operating Companies) as part of Global Category Procurement team.
-Be fully responsible for Group Networks spend under this category, with vision of driving scale across geographics prioritising high impact spend areas.
-Strengthen Group Regional aggregation by establishing Group Regional Framework Agreement, and where needed, performing price benchmarking for this Networks category.
-Guide business users and enforces on procurement policy, governance and practices.
-Pro-actively influence stakeholders in line with category strategies.
-Lead contract negotiations with suppliers with support from key stakeholders.
-Provide market knowledge, intelligence and expertise while working closely with business stakeholders and suppliers.
Skills To Succeed
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-Bachelor’s Degree
-At least 5 years of relevant work experience in procurement, Telecom or Technology industry preferred
-Experience in procurement system (Ariba, Coupa, iCertis).
-Solid MS Office suite capabilities.
-Ability to contextualize data analytics into actionable sourcing insights.
-Strong negotiation and communications skills with vendors & stakeholders.
-Good financial acumen and vendor contracts management.
-Good writing/documentation skills
-Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
-Excellent project management and organisational skills.
-Creative and hypothesis-led problem solving, framing and communicating complex ideas, thinking strategically, excellent numerical and analytical skills.
-Ability to demonstrate leadership, proactivity, productivity, valuable contribution to a team and having exceptional drive commitment.
-Strong team player.
Rewards that Go Beyond
Full suite of health and wellness benefits
Ongoing training and development programs
Internal mobility opportunities
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