Vice President, Strategic Purchasing

The main focus of this role is to lead the development and roll-out of procurement strategy and policy throughout the organization. The successful candidate will manage supplier performance to meet expansion objectives of the businesses and provide sound leadership and expertise to uplift the entire purchasing and supply spectrum and contribute to corporate financial performance.

Your Key Role

• Understand the supply market and its major players in the following fields: Telecommunications, IT, Media and Broadcasting, Facilities Management, Data Center, Contractor Services, CPE and Resale, eCommence
• Develop and manage strategic relationship with suppliers, monitor and perform periodic review to ensure suppliers’ performance and quality
• Ensure Tender/RFx with relevant bidder lists are properly issued, evaluated, shortlisted, negotiated, accepted and completed in accordance with the then-current purchasing policy and procedures
• Influence and work with stakeholders in the organization to achieve results, advising and coaching where necessary
• Comply with standing policy, procedures and certification requirements, and regularly review practices, policies, procedures, and systems in light of emerging best practices
• Execute purchasing savings plans and provide leadership on delivery of outcome throughout the organization

To succeed in the job

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Purchasing and Supply field with at least 2 years in management position; Exposure in the Telecom/Network/IT Solutions industry and sizable organization an absolute advantage
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, spend analysis and evaluation, internal stakeholder and supplier management, contract negotiation, etc.
• Familiarity with Quality System Requirements including ISO
• Risk assessment and management of supply chain to ensure continuity of strategic supply
• Up-to-date knowledge on international trade control, sanction laws and regulations
• Proven negotiation, influencing skills and the ability to prioritize     
• Excellent people skills that enable leadership and help gain the confidence of stakeholders