Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Reporting to the Director – Procurement & Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager – Network Infrastructure, IT, and Digital Services, on grade D2, shall be responsible for supporting the end-to-end execution of Procurement by managing category strategies, supplier relationships, tendering processes, procurement planning, and governance requirements. The role ensures efficient acquisition of goods, works, and services for the Network Infrastructure, IT, and Digital Services category.

Responsibilities or duties

Developing and implementing category strategy and planning for Network infrastructure, IT, and Digital Services procurement.

Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance and value delivery.

Driving cost-competitiveness and value delivery initiatives.

Ensuring governance, compliance, and accurate reporting.

Providing inventory and logistics support for technical categories.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Chartered Member of CIPS (or progression towards chartered status).

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

MIPS Membership.

Experience needed

Practical experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or logistics.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders professionally.

Core Competencies

Strong understanding of procurement governance, supply-market analysis, and category management principles.

Demonstrated ability to support and coordinate procurement projects within Network Infrastructure and Technical Procurement.

Knowledge of vendor performance management, innovation sourcing, and TCO optimization.

Ability to interpret technical specifications for telecoms infrastructure and IT/Network equipment.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Developing and implementing category strategy and planning for Network infrastructure, IT, and Digital Services procurement.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance and value delivery.
• Driving cost-competitiveness and value delivery initiatives.
• Ensuring governance, compliance, and accurate reporting.
• Providing inventory and logistics support for technical categories.

• Strong understanding of procurement governance, supply-market analysis, and category management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to support and coordinate procurement projects within Network Infrastructure and Technical Procurement.
• Knowledge of vendor performance management, innovation sourcing, and TCO optimization.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications for telecoms infrastructure and IT/Network equipment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders professionally.

• Chartered Member of CIPS (or progression towards chartered status).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• MIPS Membership.
• Practical experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or logistics.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.