Category Procurement Manager- Active Networks (RAN & Core)
On-siteIslamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Summary
Own and manage the Active Networks procurement category covering RAN, Core, OSS, Cloud Infrastructure, and Managed Services. Develop category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFQ/RFP management, negotiations, and contract governance. Drive commercial negotiations to achieve savings targets while mentoring Procurement Analysts and junior professionals. Deliver procurement master plans, spend analytics, and TCO assessments to support management decision-making and ensure uninterrupted support for network deployment projects. Maintain visibility of telecom technology roadmaps and industry trends through market intelligence activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related discipline) from an HEC-recognized institution
- MBA in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Network Strategic Sourcing, or Technology Category Management
- Oracle ERP (ESS/Fusion), purchasing module – capability to prepare and initiate a Tender/RFx on Oracle ESS/Fusion and conduct e-Auction using Oracle procurement module on ESS/Fusion
- SAP Ariba Contract Management Module – adequate hands-on experience for creating Contract Request Workspace and conducting and completing contract normalization/negotiations
- MS 0365 Tools and Analytical skills – well versed with use of Excel, power point, think cell, power BI and its analytics
- Commercial Negotiation and Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Management and Influencing Skills
- Leadership, Coaching and Team Development
- Financial Analysis and TCO Modelling
- Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/5G, RAN, Core, OSS, Cloud
- Ability to develop analytical/data models for insights and decision-making
- Experience with Agentic AI (AI agents that can perform tasks autonomously) to support daily operational activities
- Strong knowledge and experience with various Natural Language Processing (NLP) models
Desired Qualifications
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, CPSM or equivalent professional certification
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