Procurement Director Telecom

To ensure the category sourcing and contract (s) meet the business requirements through the execution of the strategic sourcing process. To apply standards, policies, standards and platforms and to deliver robust terms and conditions that manages the company's service delivery and commercial risk. To lead the process of sourcing execution to ensure delivery of the category strategy and targets. To ensure any direct reports receive the appropriate training and development to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to deliver our business goals. To set personal development plans and targets for any direct reports and review performance against those targets. To drive and facilitate "source to contract" for specific categories. This includes the resolution of any contracts related issues and may include one-off spend items. have been agreed with the relevant business owner. To manage negotiation and supplier selection within the framework of the category strategies and sourcing strategies. To apply the agreed global policies, standards and platforms as agreed by the Head of Procurement. To capture and report on compliance using the agreed compliance platform and escalate through account management. Provide forecasts on prices and market changes as an input into planning where appropriate. Provide information on negotiation results (all specs/grades, clear duration, validity for orders or deliveries) in a timely manner to the Category Managers. To own commercial supply base management building strong internal and external business relationships to ensure the delivery of the category goals. Your Profile: Detailed knowledge of supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity, and expected trends at a geographic level Proven capability of applying supplier management techniques to deliver added value benefits in addition to contracted benefits. Fluent Russian&English. Experience in successful development of complex, multi-country contracts and agreements ideally within a Manufacturing or Production background Demonstrable experience in understanding and implementing Category Plans through the development and deployment of Strategic Sourcing Plans at a regional Level Detailed understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier's records and their key cost and business drivers. Full understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors needed to ensure a robust agreement for the company Understanding of the processes, timelines and constraints for the development and delivery of new products. Experience in managing complex projects and programmes to improve performance and deliver service. Professional knowledge of procurement principals, including high order negotiation skills. Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contracts.