Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

On behalf of our client in the Telco Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Procurement Specialist.

Procurement Specialist – Job Description

• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Access Networks Procurement, the Procurement Specialist position is a senior role within the Procurement and Supply Chain department focused on capital programs and projects

• The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of construction and engineering as it relates to the Wireless Access Network and will be an expert on this spend category

• The candidate will be quickly recognized by the business partner as a valued contributor in helping manage the strategic direction, total cost of ownership and risk associated with deployment of various capital projects

• This individual must be an excellent communicator with proven ability to influence at all levels within the organization

• The successful candidate will be responsible for setting savings targets for the spend category and be accountable to working collaboratively with other groups within Procurement and with our business partners in Network and Finance to realize those savings through market tenders and negotiations

• The individual will need to work across different pillars within the organization to corral and drive the overarching procurement point-of-view and to realize the desired outcomes

• Procurement Specialist will cultivate a strong rapport with key senior technical, business and finance stakeholders / partners based on foundational trust, respect, collaboration, cooperation and help in achieving their business objectives

• The Procurement Specialist will support other team members and work closely with senior leaders within the vendor marketplace

Procurement Specialist – Mandatory Skills

• Deep knowledge of procuring Access Networks Services for Wireless capital projects including the following:

• New cell site construction

• Implementation of upgrades on existing macro cell sites

• Implementation of small cells and in-building DAS solutions

• Cell site engineering and design

• Technical installations and commissioning

• Site Acquisition

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in the Wireless or comparative industry preferably in Network, or managing an Access Network Services category in a procurement setting

• Knowledge of category’s market trends and impacts on cost structures

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

• Ability to communicate / present complex topics to executive leaders and to “sell” by influencing their thinking and decisions

• Must be able to create comprehensive project plans and execute with discipline

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project

• Strong relationship building and business acumen are required.

• Needs to be able to quickly establish credibility and influence with business stakeholders

• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and resolve multi-party conflicts to get to the “right answer”

• Ability to be resilient when faced with opposition with a solutionist mentality

• Works collaboratively with members of their team and stakeholders across the business and seeks input as needed

• Understands the power dynamic within the spend category and will create his/her own network for success

• Must be a motivated self-starter and quick study of complicated technical topics

• Experience leading high level negotiations for technical products and services

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are required, as well as excellent attention to accuracy and detail

• Proven ability to be adaptable in a fast paced, consistently changing environment

Procurement Specialist - Nice to Have Skills

• University/post-secondary degree required in engineering, computer science, business, commerce or economics. An MBA or M. Eng. is desirable

• Demonstrated mastery of Strategic Sourcing practices is preferred

Procurement Specialist - Assignment Start Date

ASAP – 12 months to start

Procurement Specialist - Assignment Location

Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid