Strategic Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Singapore Telstra Full time
Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

18 Mar :59pm

Job Title

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work.


For you, that means a having career that grows with you, and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra and it's as unique as you.

We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive.

Talk to us about how a role could be flexible for you

ABOUT THE TEAM


Our Enterprise business is a growth engine for Telstra, focused on providing global business customers of all sizes with industry-based services and solutions.


We meet a critical need in the market - combining connectivity infrastructure across the world with the leading technology solutions and expertise.


Job Description:

The role with us


As a Procurement Specialist, you thrive on working with your team to provide procurement expertise to assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.


Some of your key responsibilities include:

  • Using your domain knowledge to actively contribute to the delivery of short-term priorities and work with the team to embrace a culture of continuous improvement, contribute to establishing a sustainable framework of continuous integration, quality assurance monitoring and governance.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and manage issues relating to Contract Deliverables ensuring effectiveness of suppliers and contract KPI's are achieved
  • Complete supplier agreements, including Statements of Work, extensions, variations, terminations and any other relevant mechanisms, accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Take accountability for the administration of procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements, in line with established reporting cadence and data recording practices.

ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and qualifications:

  • At least 2-4 years' experience in procurement or any similar role within global procurement and supplier management experience in Telecommunications industry;
  • Proven understanding of Transmission/Transport & IP technologies, Local Access technology and its usage in SD-WAN implementation.
  • Experience in contract management managing telco suppliers and international contracts;
  • Exceptional negotiation skills;
  • Experience in supplier or vendor management and managing vendor performance including cost management/reduction strategies;
  • Stakeholder management skills with ability to confidently interact, communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across key business functions
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work in a dynamic/fast paced environment with high level of autonomy. Experience in Agile Way Of Working is an added advantage.
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • A degree in Business/Commerce/Engineering or other relevant degree is desirable
  • Legal background is an advantage.
Thrive your way

If you've got a passion to innovate, succeed as part of a great team, and looking for the next step in your career, we'd welcome you to apply

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability.

We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate.

To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit

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