Job Description

Primary objective of the job: Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for the efficient relationships with the vendors in Pacific Hub Markets resulting in the optimal commercial terms, quality of products and services compliant with Digicel\xe2\x80\x99s requirements in a timely basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fulfills Procurement Master Plan to secure timely and efficient execution of procurement strategies in the assigned categories.
• Arranges ongoing market research to secure efficient competition in the assigned categories. Keeps Vendors\xe2\x80\x99 master data updated.
• Communicates with internal customers to ensure that demands submitted to Procurement are timely, clear, and consistent.
• Conducts qualifications, RFPs and single-source negotiations in the assigned procurement categories, which includes but not limited to RFP drafting, communications with vendors and internal stakeholders, arranging e-auctions, bids\xe2\x80\x99 evaluation, contracting.
• Arranges ongoing vendor performance management process resulting in tracking major vendors\xe2\x80\x99 performance KPI and taking preventive measures in line with the contracts.
• Strictly follows internal sourcing policy, Financial Delegation of Authority, controls and process.
• Any other duties in relation to Procurement activitities.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 in Telecommunications or IT Procurement and Contracting experience.
• Expertise in Telecommunications, Technical and IT infrastructure, knowledge of solutions and vendors in Pacific markets.
• Understanding of enterprise economics, TCO concept and knowledge of the pricing models.
• Commercial negotiations skills.
• Communication skills and ability to build relationships and work in a team environment.
• Accountability.
• Accuracy and ability to concentrate.
• Open to travel when required.