Associate - Category Sourcing Network.Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
MTN Group · Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, UAE
•Achieve category squad outcomes
•Consolidate and prepare the sourcing calendar
•Generate effective cost savings through supplier negotiations
•Develop RFx, tender and bid templates
•Translate business requirements to RFx scope documents
•Evaluate RFx responses
•Ensure compliance of the selection process
•Project Manage the RFx process as per defined timelines
•Improve service delivery and TAT
•Achieve sustainable procurement targets
•Provide faster and efficient stakeholder support
•Effective query / conflict management
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end sourcing for network operations including maintenance, managed services, and L3 support.
- Consolidate RFx demand and execute sourcing events aligned with operational requirements.
- Translate technical and operational requirements into comprehensive RFx and SoW documents.
- Evaluate supplier proposals with a focus on operational capability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate with suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce total cost of ownership.
- Collaborate with network operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with service delivery goals.
- Support contract formulation and transition of RFx outcomes into operational agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide market intelligence on telecom operations vendors and pricing trends.
- Participate in agile sprint planning and contribute to sourcing process improvements.
Required Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
- RFx Management and Tendering – Intermediate
- Vendor Evaluation and Negotiation – Intermediate
- Contract and Commercial Management – Beginner to Intermediate
- Telecom Network Operations Knowledge – Intermediate
- Cost Modelling and TCO Analysis – Beginner
Supporting Competencies
- Agile Methodology – Beginner
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement – Intermediate
- Data Analysis and Reporting – Intermediate
- Team Collaboration – Beginner
Technical Competencies
- Active/Passive Network Maintenance Sourcing – Intermediate
- Managed Services Procurement – Intermediate
- HW/SW Level 3 Support Sourcing – Beginner
- Telecom Vendor Landscape Knowledge – Intermediate
- ERP Tools (SAP, ARIBA, Oracle) – Intermediate
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecom Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or equivalent (preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in telecom network operations and/or procurement.
- Proven experience in sourcing network maintenance, managed services, and technical support.
- Familiarity with telecom vendor ecosystems and pricing models.
- Experience in large telecom groups or multinational telecom environments.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- ITIL Foundation or equivalent in service management
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)