Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams across Network, Technology, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to ensure sourcing strategies are technically aligned and commercially robust. Manage stakeholder expectations throughout sourcing lifecycles, facilitating alignment between technical specifications and commercial outcomes.
Supplier Relationship Management & Contract Governance: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key suppliers, overseeing contract negotiations, performance management, SLA/KPI compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Contract Management and Legal to ensure sound contractual frameworks supporting service excellence and risk mitigation.
Coaching & Capability Development: Mentor and provide functional guidance to Sourcing Specialists, sharing expert knowledge in telecommunications procurement practices. Champion a culture of procurement excellence, commercial discipline, and continuous improvement within the team....