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Associate - Category Sourcing Business Services.Global Sourcing and Supply Chain

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Associate - Category Sourcing Business Services.Global Sourcing and Supply Chain

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Dubai, ARE

In-Office

Mid level

Big Data • Other • Financial Services

The Role

Support category sourcing activities including RFx preparation and management, supplier negotiations, cost savings, SOW and requirements drafting, vendor evaluation, compliance, reporting, and collaborating with demand planning and strategic category leads to improve sourcing processes and outcomes.

Summary Generated by Built In

Further the associate will also work closely with Strategic Procurement team and assist them on various activities and inputs with respect to strategic procurement.

As a member of Category Sourcing Chapter, the associate will support in identifying best practices and share expertise & deep knowledge with other chapter members

Responsibilities

•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 Activities & Responsibilities

§Support the development of the MTN Category Sourcing framework and practices in guidance with CoE & POD Global Leads

§Collaborate with the Demand Planning team and provide input into the forecasting, planning and development of the demand plan for the respective category

§Provide assistance to the respective Principal strategic category with inputs on best market practices through market research on areas such as supply market structure and dynamics, leading category strategies, pricing structures, opportunities and threats.

§Manage the end-to-end preparation and execution of RfX within boundaries and targets set by respective Principal strategic category (goods / services package, RfX type and approach, MTN requirements, list of suppliers, alternatives to negotiated agreement)

§Assist in negotiation & determination of optimal suppliers to award the respective contracts basis the defined boundaries and targets set for the RFX in alignment with respective strategic category principal.

§Ensure effective cost management through challenging supplier pricing where appropriate and improve on system costs

§Drive the preparation of SOW and Business Requirements in guidance with the respective Principal Strategic Category and other relevant business stakeholders for any approved Initiatives. Follow-up with business stakeholders to revise / edit the SoW in case of discrepancies

§For the respective RFx ensure completeness of documentation, scores of shortlisted suppliers, compliance with DoA with respect to scoring and changes / amendments if any are made in accordance with the policy / procedures

§Liaise with associate supplier performance & contract management and provide the RFx evaluation results for initiating contract formulation. Further as a SPOC with the selected vendor support in sourcing the relevant documents and clarifications

§While working in sprints , support respective Principal strategic category on strategy development (e.g., strategic goals, strategic options, implementation plan) & development of standard SSH SCM documents and reports.

§As a part of sprint planning, oversee identification of appropriate actions to be undertaken for RFx preparation and release and break them down into outcomes to be achieved

§As a part of sprint review, liaison with other SCM / EAM / Finance counterparts for demand planning, related inputs and guidance in coordination with demand planning team

§Attend daily stand-ups and provide recommendations for removing the bottlenecks identified during the category sourcing process

§Identify improvement opportunities for the RFx process and optimize the approval process

§Prepare periodic reports on category savings and report to the relevant stakeholders

§Generate ad-hoc reports as requested by the respective Principal Strategic Category with respect to vendor base, market prices, etc.

§Interact with Chapter members, sharing expertise and deep knowledge to support achievement of squad outcomes and upskilling

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Education:

•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / or equivalent degree

•Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management and /or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)

Experience:

•3-5 years relevant working experience

•2-3 years’ experience in either as a purchasing officer/ purchasing agent/category buyer and/or similar procurement related role

•Experience in building sourcing calendars and vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

•Proper understanding of the business services vendors and pricing strategies prevalent in the market.

•Understanding of emerging telecom/ supply chain practices and trends

•Experience working in a medium to large organization, managing category sourcing

•Experience in SAP, ARIBA, or a major ERP System(s) (Preferably Oracle)

Industry / Certifications (Advantageous):

•Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

•Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

Values (Our Culture)

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organization, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.

Our Live Y’ello values:

•Lead with Care

•Can-do with Integrity

•Collaborate with Agility

•Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional qualification
3-5 years relevant working experience in procurement or category sourcing
2-3 years experience as a purchasing officer, purchasing agent, category buyer, or similar role
Experience building sourcing calendars, vendor sourcing practices, market research and vendor evaluation
Experience with supplier negotiations and cost management
Experience preparing RFx, tender and bid templates, SOWs and translating business requirements
Experience working in a medium to large organization managing category sourcing
Experience with SAP, ARIBA, or a major ERP system
Experience with Oracle (preferable)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

MTN Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is positioned as notably generous in some markets, including widely cited six-month paid maternity leave and short paternity leave. Family-friendly support is also described through options like workplace childcare, adoption/surrogacy support, and related leave provisions in certain operating companies.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements are described as a meaningful part of the package, including annual performance bonuses, sales commissions, and structured short-term incentives tied to performance outcomes. Longer-term incentive participation is also described for eligible grades through share-based or share-linked plans.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is presented as visible and multi-dimensional, including mental, physical, and financial wellness programs and access to emergency assistance services for medical, security, and travel events. Lifestyle and telecom-specific perks are also described, such as connectivity allowances and flexible lifestyle benefit funds used for items like gym, travel, or school-related expenses in some locations.