Senior Procurement Specialist

We're building the future of how the world communicates.

Netcracker, part of NEC Corporation, combines deep telecom industry expertise with cutting-edge cloud-native and AI-powered innovations to enable communications service providers and enterprises to transform their businesses, unlock innovation and create meaningful digital experiences for millions of people around the world.

With more than 30 years of experience, serving over 250 customers in more than 70 locations worldwide, we are the global market leader in telecom software and services.

Join us, and be part of a team that is not just keeping up with the digital future but is leading the way.

If digital transformation, next-generation technology, and growth opportunities excite you, then join our Netcracker Technology team! Our culture and collaborative work environment are the keys to our success. Here you will work with the best in class global teams, earn a competitive salary and contribute to the largest digital transformations around the world.

What's in it for you?
At Netcracker, we are all entrepreneurs. This means we get creative when thinking of technical solutions, we explore possibilities and innovations and get excited about new technology. We take complete ownership of our roles and aren't micromanaged or left feeling like just another number. The results we achieve are highly visible to our leadership team, and we are recognised for our work and promoted accordingly.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and procurement activities for IT and Telecom software and infrastructure. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes, negotiating high-value contracts, and developing long-term vendor relationships that support business and technical objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, process optimisation, and strategic alignment within the organisation's technology procurement function.

Responsibilities:

Manage the procurement of IT and Telecom software licenses, and related services (software, servers, network components, cloud platforms, etc.).
Lead sourcing initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and compliance criteria.
Conduct RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, ensuring clear technical and commercial documentation and transparent supplier evaluations.
Collaborate closely with technical, financial, and legal teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategy with project and operational goals.
Negotiate complex contracts and framework agreements, focusing on optimizing commercial terms, reducing risks, and maximizing total value.
Ensure partner/supplier selection is based on the best purchasing and pricing conditions
Monitor supplier performance and risks and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Support account management team in 3rd party licenses renewals during customer contract lifecycle.
Perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI analysis and spend analysis to support strategic procurement decisions.
Drive cost optimization and budget control initiatives, ensuring procurement efficiency and financial sustainability.
Establish an efficient procurement process and ensure organizational alignment through stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption of the defined process

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of IT & Telecom procurement, including hardware, software, and infrastructure sourcing.
Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing to ensure the best purchasing option. Knowledge of negotiation technics to ensure the best purchasing conditions
Excellent analytical skills with experience in cost modeling, TCO, and ROI analysis.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills. Including communications with executive leadership teams to represent the procurement function
Partner with the Finance, Account Management and Operations teams to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and cost-optimization programs.
Partner with Sales and Pre-Sales support teams to ensure right selection of suppliers/partners for different type of solution
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong ability to understand company business and align procurement process with multiple company goals and objectives
High level of integrity, professionalism, and cross-cultural awareness.

Education & Professional Certifications:

Telecom market awareness and understanding of IT projects basics; Relevant University Degree in IT/ Telecom/Finance/Management or equivalent education;
5+ years of experience in IT and Telecom procurement, preferably within large-scale or multinational organizations.

Who is Netcracker Technology?
We are a forward-looking software company, offering mission-critical solutions to service providers around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of software solutions and professional services enables large-scale digital transformations, unlocking the opportunities of the cloud, analytics, virtualization, and 5G mobile networks. With an unbroken service delivery track record of more than 25 years, our unique combination of technology, people and expertise helps companies transform their networks and enable better experiences for their customers.

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