Radio and Core Network Category Manager

Ensure buy-in from the Group and Local stakeholders.Lead the execution of these procurement strategies across the Group and OpCo's: lead procurement initiatives, conduct negotiations, conclude supply agreements, and supervise implementation.Manage the category performance in terms of quality, savings, time-to-market and sustainability.Manage suppliers: set objectives, measure performance, coordinate claims and develop suppliers.Fine-tune related procurement processes.The Category Manager is accountable for managing an external spend exceeding $50M per annum (Capex and Opex) in following spend categories: Transmission hardware and software: Access, Metro Core, Edge, Data Center Transmission, Optical Network long-haul, Fiber OpticsSatellite CapacityBandwidth capacity, terrestrial and submarineAll related support and servicesJob GovernanceJob Location: All Tigo Latam Operations can be considered.Line Manager: Group Network Procurement DirectorGeographic Scope: Entire Millicom GroupCore ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the Millicom global spend, internal stakeholders and business requirements.Understand the relevant supply market dynamics and understand specific supplier capabilities.Develop fit-for-purpose procurement category strategies. Foster buy-in from stakeholders.Define and Plan procurement initiatives, aligned with stakeholders.Manage the demand and specifications, in collaboration with the stakeholder.Measure and report on procurement category progress and performance in terms of savings, lead times and sustainability & compliance.Identify and coordinate the needs for global, regional and local strategic sourcing initiatives.Develop powerful sourcing strategies and tactics.Lead and execute sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.Implement best-in-class contracts and supply agreements.Ensure the handover of the contracts for local implementation and ensure execution and compliance. Oversee the creation of appropriate master data and blanket agreements.Manage the overall relationship between Millicom and its suppliers on a day-to-day base.Manage supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when necessary.Organize business review meetings with suppliers.Capture, manage and escalate supplier issues at the global and regional level.Help to fine-tune the global, regional and local procurement processes for the category scope.Define and consolidate KPIs and provide feedback to local and global Management.Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Millicom Group Ethics policy and Corporate Social Responsibility.Coach and train the team and stakeholders so they can support in achieving the overall category objectives.Qualifications and ExperienceEducation: Graduate-level qualification, ideally in telecom or electrical EngineeringMBA a valued plusAdditional certifications valued, e.g. procurement, project mgt., contract mgt.Language skills: Fluent in Spanish and English (written & verbal)Very effective and structured senior communication style (written & verbal)Work and Functional Experience: At least 10 years of business experienceAt least 5 years in a Procurement or Category Management role, with similar spend values in scope. We have a firm purpose that moves us and unites all of us who work in the company: "To build the largest digital network to connect Panamanians by developing the communities we serve and improving their quality of life." Sangre Tigo runs through our veins, we are proud of our company and its history, we are innovative, we are passionate, we live to improve our communities and our clients are at the center of everything we do. We invite you to be part of our Tigo family