Zain – Kuwait Hiring for Procurement Sr Manager – Active Network at Al Kuwait Full Time

Description Responsibilities:

• Establish Group wide Framework Agreements and Price Books with the main Network Vendors.
• Manage Group RFPs for strategic bids
• Evaluate and approve Opco’s requirements (commercially) in accordance with the governance
• Negotiate/re-negotiate Group Framework Agreements for the Networks Category.
• Re-negotiate yearly Group Price Books for the above category (HW & SW and Services)
• Setup and maintain an up-to-date price benchmarking tool Manage the contractual relationship with Group Vendors.
• Manage Group Tender process (workflow) for high value and strategic bids.
• Coordinate Tender Evaluation and Vendor selection process (Technical, Financial, Commercial)
• Manage in coordination with the Contract Manager, the subsequent contractual negotiations as well as the PR/PO process.
• Serving as a contact point for local operating companies for Group Vendor issues /concerns.
• Coordinate with Operating Companies to gather feedback on the Group Vendors performance.
• Regular Reporting to the Technology Procurement Director.
• Any other task handed over by the hierarchy.

What Do You Need to Qualify Education: Bachelor’s degree in management-related field or equivalent
Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a similar role
Knowledge:

• Extensive experience in Network & IT industry sourcing
• Sound Contract Management experience at standalone operation and group level
• Group Vendor Management
• Sound Finance knowledge (Payment terms, tax…)
• Group Policies and Procedures