Director IT Software

Purpose and context
**Purpose**:
The core purpose of this role is to Lead Group IT SW category and in doing so Lead Key Transformational Sourcing programmes e.g. Digital BSS Sourcing Strategy and Execute delivery against Ooredoo's key strategies whilst delivering significant savings.

Leading the implementation of Group Strategies across all Opcos, Identification and Creation Sourcing initiatives for presentation to C level consideration.

**Context**:
Ooredoo Group Strategic Sourcing is responsible developing and implementing a sourcing strategy aligned with Ooredoo group strategy (growth, financial, brand etc.) and which matches the needs of the group OpCo's in their respective markets.

It's scope is coordinating sourcing activities and negotiating best terms with suppliers on major spend categories for Ooredoo Group through managing suppliers centrally where possible to ensure a ‘one voice' strategy is communicated and to drive performance measures across all category sourcing to be implemented.

This role supports those aims through leading the IT SW sourcing category function.

Role Accountabilities
**Strategy definition and communication**:

- Lead the IT SW_ _category, developing and executing centre-led sourcing strategies and coordinating locally-led sourcing activities to execute with the Digital Transformation initiatives
- Interact meaningfully and with purpose with Group CxOs and OpCo leadership teams to define the IT SW Sourcing roadmap for implementation of category sourcing initiatives.
- Lead the internal and external category profiling (i.e., spend analysis, demand analysis, supply market analysis) and identification of potential levers to lower total cost
- Define and lead IaaS, & SaaS strategy to execute with respective digital strategy at the Group & OpCos level to optimize cost and drive operational efficiencies in the OpCos
- Identify/develop digital enablers (suppliers) to partner with the Group and OpCos in the Digital Transform journey. Lead and leverage the supplier relationships to maximize value from identified digital initiatives
- Support the IT Sourcing Director in defining category specific sourcing policies and procedures (e.g., single sourcing, supplier panels, etc.)
- Build strong collaborative networks and communicates with internal Group stakeholders and relevant OpCo stakeholders to ensure alignment on the category sourcing strategies

**Tendering, negotiation and contract management**:

- Lead IT Software category sourcing activities, driving change, challenging the status quo whilst supervising and guiding central and local sourcing teams
- Lead Competitive tendering strategic approach, Leadership of RFx process within category, evaluation of submissions and selection of IT SW suppliers on behalf of Group OpCos, leveraging the consolidated buying power of the Group.
- Drive the development, negotiation and implementation of Group Sourcing Contracts (GSCs) and any amendments thereof
- Conduct effective change management with stakeholders post-implementation to realise value from initiatives
- Effective communication of results and recommendation at Group C level and across Opco leadership teams

**Supplier relationship management (SRM)**:

- Develop suppliers' KPIs and scorecard and manage the collection of supplier performance data
- Lead and drive strategic relationships with_ _suppliers to drive improvements in supplier performance. and conduct regular supplier reviews

**Performance reporting and compliance**:

- Develop measurable category objectives and targets, and produce regular reports
- Promote compliance across Ooredoo Group on GSCs and Group policies, processes and procedures

**People management**:

- Lead Group Sourcing Buyers and local sourcing teams on category sourcing activities, provides guidance and support, monitors and prioritises workload

Experience
- Minimum 15 years relevant strategic sourcing or category management experience, of which 5 years should be in Group Telco
- Proven experience of leadership and delivering results, business change and transformation across IT categories and implementing innovative sourcing strategies within a multifunctional, Group role.
- Ability to demonstrate expertise and versatile techniques in managing and negotiating with suppliers in relevant supplier markets within Telecommunications
- Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
- Experience in MENA preferred
- Written/oral fluency in French/Arabic/Bahasa languages is preferred but not mandatory

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum bachelor degree qualification, preferably should be in IT discipline
- Preferably certified by a relevant professional body (e.g., CIPS, CPM) or qualified with a relevant Master's degree (e.g., Supply Management)