Senior Procurement Specialist

2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Netcracker

Netcracker

Netcracker, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, offers Telecom Operations and Management Systems to global service providers, enabling business transformations, network monetization, cost reduction, and enhanced customer experience through innovative soft...

Diversified Telecommunication Services
5K-10K
Founded 1993

Description

  • Manage procurement of IT and telecom software licenses and related services, including servers, network components, and cloud platforms.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and compliance criteria.
  • Conduct RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes and prepare clear technical and commercial documentation.
  • Collaborate with technical, financial, legal, finance, account management, operations, sales, and pre-sales teams on procurement strategy and supplier selection.
  • Negotiate complex contracts and framework agreements to improve commercial terms, reduce risk, and maximize value.
  • Monitor supplier performance and risks and implement corrective action plans when needed.
  • Support account management with third-party license renewals during the customer contract lifecycle.
  • Perform TCO, ROI, and spend analysis to support strategic procurement decisions.
  • Drive cost optimization, budget control, and procurement efficiency initiatives.
  • Establish and improve procurement processes while ensuring stakeholder alignment and adoption.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in IT and telecom procurement, preferably in large-scale or multinational organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of IT and telecom procurement, including hardware, software, and infrastructure sourcing.
  • Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
  • Excellent analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, TCO, and ROI analysis.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Experience communicating with executive leadership to represent the procurement function.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong ability to understand business objectives and align procurement processes accordingly.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and cross-cultural awareness.
  • Relevant university degree in IT, telecom, finance, management, or equivalent education.
  • Telecom market awareness and understanding of basic IT project concepts.

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