Manager Procurement at Telenor - Islamabad

Manage team of professionals to support company operations with efficient Procurement (at most economical life cycle cost and prices), uninterrupted flow of materials/services through PO/Contract/ Frame agreements; Ensure that planned and unplanned purchase activities occur without any disruption (as per internal controls) and that the resulting investment is efficient, cost effective and supportive of business’s profit objective.

Degree(s)/Major(s):
- Graduation
- MBA preferred
- Certification(s): CIPS preferred
- Experience Required: 6-8 years work experience

Key Responsibilities:
- Procure materials and services on the best available terms (quality, price, lead time) in accordance with stated specifications
- Develop/Maintain contracts and frame agreements vis a vis organizational requirements and internal customer’s satisfaction
- Purchasing efficiency to be maintained close to 100% and in light and as per Local/ Group policy /procedures and internal audit requirements
- Exploring and suggesting/ developing new, reliable and economical sources of supply, thus ensuring procurement of quality materials and services at most competitive prices to generate Cost Savings
- Analysis of purchase spend and taking decisions to enhance purchasing efficiency and reduce procurement cost in terms of price, delivery and other terms and conditions
- Maintain effective controls on purchasing activities

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas:
- Ensure and manage smooth procurement process and a high purchase efficiency with a view to removing the bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve departmental performance
- Negotiate and obtain the best possible prices and TCO from reliable suppliers by constantly monitoring prices, monitoring competitive supplier’s activities. Other important aspects include the negotiation of volume discounts, negotiations for economical credit terms and supplier rationalization
- Strategic Planning and Research work: The core activities in this area include economic, industry, and supply market studies; development of material buying strategies; development of supply base and partnering plans; product research and value analysis work; operating and information systems analysis; and on-line (Internet) trading analysis.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Internal audit requirement
- Monitor and Ensure Savings (Negotiations based or Cost based) in the total cost of ownership model for any purchase.
- Development of skilled & professional team to meet the objectives of the department and as well as for the company.

Application Deadline: 12-Dec-2010

Apply on the following link: http://bit.ly/gwdSXA / http://careers.telenor.com.pk/Page/Detail/Default.aspx

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