Lead the strategic sourcing and category management scope across critical business categories including Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Facility Management, Transportation & Fleet Management. This executive-level position requires a seasoned procurement professional who can drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation while ensuring operational excellence across diverse and complex spend categories
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field, preferably holding Master's degree in (MBA, MSc in Procurement/Supply Chain)
- Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), or equivalent
- Minimum 6 years of procurement and supply chain management experience
- Proven experience managing complex categories including IT, telecommunications.
- Record of leading large-scale procurement transformations and cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience with global sourcing and managing international supplier relationships.
Required Skills
- Deep knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing methodologies, and category management principles
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and telecommunications technologies, facility management, fleet operations, and construction project management.
- Proficiency with procurement technology platforms, spend analytics tools, and ERP systems.
- Advanced knowledge of contract law, negotiation strategies, and risk management.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level stakeholders.
- Proven negotiation skills for complex, multi-million-dollar agreements
Change management expertise and ability to drive organizational transformation.
