Principal Category Manager – Transport & Transmission

Overview

Lead transport & transmission procurement strategy, negotiations and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• spend analysis
• category strategy
• supplier negotiation
• market segmentation
• performance reporting
• agile collaboration

Tasks

We are looking for a Principal Category Manager to lead the Transport & Transmission strategic category within a dynamic telecom environment. This is a senior role focused on category strategy development, supplier negotiations, and procurement excellence, ensuring cost optimization and innovation across global markets. As part of the Network POD – Radio & Transmission Squad, you will define, build, and execute category strategies for transport and transmission services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic negotiations, and implement best practices to deliver measurable business outcomes. This role requires strong analytical skills, market intelligence, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships across regions. -Share expertise within Strategic Procurement chapters to upskill team members and promote best practices. -Perform benchmarking and spend analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation. -Drive organizational commitment to procurement goals through stakeholder alignment and leadership engagement. -Monitor category performance, report progress, and implement corrective actions as needed. -Lead strategic negotiations with global suppliers, leveraging market intelligence and cost modeling. -Segment supply markets by region and service type, analyzing market economics and supplier cost structures. -Identify levers to minimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including payment terms, SLA management, and streamlined specifications. -Develop and implement category strategies for Transport & Transmission, focusing on cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation. -Collaborate within agile squads to deliver outcome-based initiatives and track performance metrics.

Requirements

• procurement
• english
• 10+ years
• bachelor's
• oracle
• cscp

What You Bring

-Strong procurement and sourcing expertise with exposure to global markets. -Excellent English communication skills are mandatory. -10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years managing Transport & Transmission categories. -Understanding of emerging telecom and supply chain trends. -Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Telecom Network Engineering (Postgraduate preferred). -Certifications such as CSCP, MCIPS, or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are advantageous. -Additional languages such as Arabic, French, Spanish, or Portuguese are highly advantageous. -Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and continuous improvement methodologies.

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About First Point Group

-Specializes in staffing for telecommunications, data centres, technology, and energy & renewables sectors. -Operates globally with a multilingual team, serving clients in over 180 countries. -Provides comprehensive staffing solutions, including permanent and contract hiring, executive search, and workforce planning. -Recognized as a strategic workforce partner for large-scale projects and industry innovations. -Accolades include Best IT/Technology Recruitment Agency and contractor recruitment honors.

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