Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Value Sourcing Specialist
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for ELV, AV, Lighting, IT/Networking, Business Solutions (BS), Continuity Assurance and Admin requirements, from RFQ through PO issuance and delivery.
- Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on price, lead time, delivery terms (Incoterms), payment terms and warranty before PO issuance.
- Prepare technical and commercial comparisons of quotations, with a recommendation for award.
- Review supplier agreements, quotations and terms and conditions with the Head of Value Sourcing, and coordinate with Legal and Finance.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements, and submit them for approval in line with Techno Q’s authority matrix.
- Make sure POs are based on validated quotations, comply with company policy, and are aligned back-to-back with client project requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery and cost, and carry out periodic supplier evaluations and classification.
- Follow up on delivery schedules, and flag delays and long-lead items early.
- Identify and lead cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives across projects.
- Keep accurate records of purchases, pricing, deliveries and supplier documentation in the ERP system.
- Support and guide junior team members, and contribute to their performance evaluations.
- Coordinate with Projects, Sales/Presales, Logistics and Finance on purchasing needs and issues.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering (mandatory).
- At least 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in ELV, AV, IT/networking, MEP or engineering contracting.
- Proven experience in technical sourcing, supplier negotiations, subcontractor contracts and PO management.
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, payment terms, warranty terms and commercial contract clauses.
- Experience with ERP systems (Navision/Business Central preferred).
- GCC experience preferred; Qatar experience is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Good technical knowledge of ELV, AV, lighting, networking and electrical equipment.
- Strong cost analysis skills and ability to evaluate technical and commercial offers.
- Planning, organization and follow-up skills, with the ability to handle several projects and deadlines at once.
- Clear communication and coordination skills.
- Advanced Excel, Word and ERP skills.