DirecciónPosition Summary
Why join our team?
As part of our continued expansion across Europe, Samsung Networks (SNE) is looking to hire an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Manager to lead all aspects of Procurement activities related to its operations in Europe.
You will manage and supervise the Product and Service procurement activities ensuring Samsung receive driven pricing and terms that enable it to be cost driven in the market.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who can demonstrate a proven track record in Procurement in the IT and Telecommunications industries and has extensive experience in bringing value.
This role will be based in Madrid but will require travel to other EU locations.
This is a permanent position reporting to the Senior Contract & Pricing Manager.
Role and Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities :
You will be responsible for local / regional sourcing of products and services identified within Samsung Networks as part of our strategic objectives or commercial opportunities;
You will be responsible for engaging with and managing our partner organizations including all subcontractors who will support Samsung in excelling in the delivery and in-life support of our networks
You will build and maintain excellent relationships from the outset throughout the supplier organizations up to CEO level thereby leading to a highly engaged and satisfied suppliers that maximizes the chances of further opportunities & growth
You will monitor supplier performance and create frameworks that enable Samsung Networks to assess their performance and implement development plans should need arise
You will be responsible for contracting and negotiating Terms and Conditions ensuring alignment with SNE’s Service, Solution and Contract Management teams
You will be required to assess service and product strategy outputs and ensure procurement strategy is aligned
You will develop and manage supplier relationships in your own area
You will be responsible to create and maintain instructions and documentation processes in your own responsibility area
Areas of Responsibility
Under the guidance of the Line Manager and Service / Solution Director’s in each case, the jobholder is expected to perform (but is not limited to) the following tasks.
Supplier base management and performance management :
Supplier base management and supplier performance; i.e. Management of contracting and pricing in responsibility area, including the negotiations and legal involvement, contract finalization, management summary and contract record
Management of supplier selection process in the responsibility area
Ensuring that activities meet all relevant regulations, legal requirements and Samsung’s policies
Manage Suppliers : regular supplier reviews, supplier statistics, quality tasks, risk assessments
Market information and analysis :
Has good market information, analytical skills and supply market knowledge, good insights of local European markets
Ensures alignment and anticipates changes and drives activities based on supply market changes
Cost Management :
Acts as business enabler and driver for efficient costs, including definition / implementation of cost management measures and methodologies for improvement
Support to business case / TCO to drive the procurement process
Follow up and report of spends and savings
Ensure involvement in procurement-related decisions of the key partners
Other :
Full accountability for successful procurement delivery including all RFx activities
Responsible for development and management of all process / procedures associated with the delivery of the procurement function
Provide regular internal reporting to all partners including progress, risks, issues & landmark adherence during procurement process
Manage the Samsung approved subcontractor(s) suppliers ensuring that they deliver according to the agreed contractual commitments and to the highest of standards.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Hard Skills :
Telecoms / IT Degree Level or above
MS Office Suite (Proficient User)
Proven experience in procurement management in telecom networks or IT sector
Fluent in spoken and written English
Numerate with good report writing skills
Availability for business travel
Essential Soft Skills :
Negotiation, commercial and influencing skills
A high level of presentation, communication and planning skills
Existing experience with subcontractors, IT vendors, etc. in Europe
Ability to run procurement processes end-to-end with high standards and within tight timescales
Hard-working, positive demeanor and a proven teammate
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary virtual environment
Other desirable Hard / Soft Skills :
Proven Experience in network or IT procurement
Good competence in 4G and 5G technologies and solutions as well as RAN and virtualization
Good appreciation of operational and financial issues and risk assessment
Creative, innovative demeanor to overcome hurdles and propose solutions and alternatives
The ability to work independently and know when to demonstrate the expertise of others
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation. We create the future by fostering a diverse culture to drive sustainable growth.
