Scope: Multi-market ownership of Telecommunications, Connectivity, Network Hardware, Data Center Infrastructure categories.
Role Summary
Own lead the Infrastructure & Network categories end-to-end across multiple markets. You will set category strategy, run complex sourcing, influence senitechnology stakeholders, negotiate high-impact contracts, deliver measurable value (savings, risk reduction, service outcomes). This is a senior, high-autonomy role requiring strategic judgment, disciplined execution, diplomatic assertiveness.
What You’ll Do
• Category Ownership: Build execute a multi year category strategy (supplier rationalization, value creation, TCO optimization) across telco, connectivity, network equipment, data centers.
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead RFI/RFP/e-auctions, vendresearch, structured evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations—preserving competitive tension to signature.
• Stakeholder Influence: Partner with Technology, Info Security, Legal, Finance across markets; challenge assumptions with data market insight; align on scope, approach, decision criteria.
• Execution Excellence: Run simultaneous, complex projects with clear plans, milestones, risks, written status updates; ensure continuity on inherited contracts/projects.
• Vend& Contract Management: Shape OEM/distributor/partner strategies; negotiate SLAs, warranties, exit/liability terms; implement performance governance rhythms.
• Governance & Compliance: Adhere to thresholds, approvals, conflicts, documentation standards (incl. spend approvals, recommendation papers, savings declarations, system entries).
• Analytics & Value Delivery: Establish baselines, model scenarios, build business cases, track realized benefits in the procurement system with auditable methodology.
What You’ll Bring (Must Haves)
• 8–12 years in IT procurement with progression strategic sourcing/category management.
• Deep experience in Infrastructure & Network (telco, connectivity, network gear, data center).
• Multi market delivery across diverse regulatory cultural contexts.
• Strong stakeholder management the confidence to present independent, data-backed views.
• Proven project management across concurrent, complex initiatives.
• Advanced analytics (TCO, baselining, business case, scenario modeling; advanced Excel).
• Excellent written & verbal English; clear documentation executive updates.
• Ownership mindset: proactive, accountable, solution-oriented.
Nice to Have
• 10+ years in multi-market retail environments; large-scale infra transformations.
• Degree in Business/Supply/Purchasing (equivalent experience); CIPS/ISM certification.
• Direct spend exposure; GEP/Ariba/Coupa proficiency.
• Technical fluency in network/telecom fundamentals to engage credibly with engineers.
• Change management / process improvement experience.
How Success Will Be Measured (12 Months)
• Value: Verified savings/cost avoidance improved TCO vs. baselines.
• Supply Base: Contract management of critical network MSP services. Rationalized portfolio with risk-managed alternatives performance SLAs.
• Delivery: On-time completion of priority sourcing events with clean governance.
• Stakeholders: Positive feedback on partnership, clarity, communication cadence.
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