Job description 

In one sentence

The Storage & Backup Administrator is responsible for managing all centralized storage technologies, Backup Infrastructure and backup technologies. 

What will your job look like?

• You will be responsible for performing all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification of suppliers, tender management, negotiation and closure of contracts to obtain optimal total cost of ownership (cost, service, quality). 
• You will work closely with all Amdocs units in order to fully understand their needs from Procurement.
• You will develop expert knowledge in the relevant procurement category center and work to implement the global category strategy and guidelines.
• You will develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovations.
• You will identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
• You will perform due diligence at new potential suppliers and pre-qualify them before initiating a business relationship.
• You will lead the supplier selection processes (CBA).
• You will own and conclude the appropriate legal Procurement agreements.
• You will provide periodic reporting for management on Procurement activities and savings.
• You will place purchase orders with suppliers and act as the owner of the entire P2P process.
• You will conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential areas of improvement.

All you need is...

• Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Economics, Technologies) with 3-7 years of procurement expertise - a leading Procurements Services Specialist.
• Ability to execute and achieve the procurement strategy within the relevant location (such as the region or domain).
• Experience of making technical and commercial offers for various procurements and services.
• Leading the day-to-day procurement activities, while focusing on the tactical level.
• Handling domain topics with vendors, including managing the quality of deliverables, complaints etc.
• Experience in leading a small / medium contract process.
• Excellent negotiation skills and systematic approach with strong networks.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of internal and external relationships.
• Ability to devise and stipulate key buying criteria for various products and services in consultation with technical, services and legal teams.