Procurement Manager Mobile

Algemene omschrijving

Lead procurement activities for the business with regard to Handsets, SIMs, Accessories and supply chain 3^rd party selection on local, regional & global level including related key contracts.  The Procurement Manager Mobile has the goal of achieving continuous cost reductions in total cost of goods and services procured while improving product quality, vendor service levels and improving strategic relationships.

Main Responsibilities

Manage Handset portfolio and accessories

• Define and implement short term (< 1^st year) and long term (>2 years) strategy for device sourcing and ranging in cooperation with the company affiliates
• Define & implement short and long term Supply Chain 3^rd party choices, acting as the procurement SPOC for the global Supply Chain organisation.
• Responsibility for selection of aggressive handset and data product deals to ensure successful MVNO launch in applicable territories
• Link pin between Marketing, Supply Chain Management and affiliates (inc Telenet)
• Lead negotiations, in collaboration / consultation with Marketing, etc., for framework agreements and attractive commercial deals including marketing funds and joint promotions to enable company propositions and campaigns
• Improve quality of vendor services (supply chain & aftersales) and handset performance on the company network by defining and monitoring KPIs and key supplier reviews
• Define and build strategic relationships with local / international handset & accessories manufacturers and distributors

Lead vendor selection process for Mobile related key contracts

• Lead cross-functional team in strategic sourcing of:
  • Pan-European SIM card vendor(s)
  • International roaming partner(s)
  • Additional network components / functionality (i.e. Application / Premium Gateway)
• Conduct vendor risk and credit checks (where appropriate) together with Corporate Finance as part of Vendor Management process
• Establish pan-European framework agreements with strategic vendors and monitor compliance

Gestelde eisen

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Education

• Degree – business, finance or (telecom) engineering

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 2-3 years direct Procurement experience gained in Mobile telecommunications
• Other experience in Project Management, RFP development, Contract and Supplier management
• Knowledge of mobile telecommunications networks, basic understanding of technology required and/or strong affinity with related areas
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Personal skills

• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work well with a wide range of parties including corporate departments & affiliates, vendors and other external parties
• Excellent communicator and good team player with strong customer focus.  Ability to work independently and take decisions as and when required.
• Strong delivery focus:  Ability to set goals individually and achieve on such targets

Uren

40+

Meer informatie

Would you like to have more information about this job, please contact Jeroen Hoekstra: 06 - 10093467 of jeroen.hoekstra@experis.nl