Description :

Grade Level: L3

Location: Islamabad

Last Date to Apply: 18th December 2025

What is Procurement Category Manager – Enterprise Solutions?

The Category Manager – Enterprise Solutions drives strategic procurement, partnerships, and solution enablement across IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise categories. The role reports directly to the Head of ServiceCo Procurement and works closely with two extended team members supporting the domain.

This position requires a blend of commercial sharpness, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership to build and manage an ecosystem of global OEMs and technology partners.

Reports To: Head of ServiceCo Procurement

What does Procurement Category Manager – Enterprise Solutions do?

Key responsibilities

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing – Lead procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for IT and cloud services.
• Vendor & OEM Partnership Management – Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and local OEMs (e.g., VMware, AWS, Cisco, Huawei) for enterprise solutions.
• Solution Development & Market Alignment – Collaborate with sales, IT, and business teams to ensure vendor solutions meet SME and enterprise client needs.
• Contract & SLA Management – Ensure service agreements, pricing structures, and performance KPIs align with business and compliance requirements.
• Governance & Compliance Oversight – Ensure procurement practices adhere to telecom, IT security, and data residency laws.
• Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis – Implement data-driven procurement models to optimize spending, vendor pricing, and ROI.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with finance, legal, IT, and enterprise sales teams to align vendor strategy with business goals.
• Technology & Market Research – Stay updated on emerging trends in IT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Performance Monitoring & Vendor Governance – Establish real-time tracking systems to monitor vendor SLAs and conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Competitive Differentiation – Develop unique bundled enterprise solutions with OEM partners to strengthen Jazz’s market position.
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Key Deliverables

• Strategic onboarding of global and local OEMs to expand the enterprise technology portfolio.
• Cost-optimized procurement strategies and measurable savings.
• Seamless integration of IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for corporate and SME customers.
• Robust contract, SLA, and compliance management frameworks.
• Regular financial analysis reports covering TCO, ROI, and risk mitigation.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration enabling solution readiness.
• Market intelligence reports on new enterprise technologies and trends.
• QBRs with vendors to drive accountability and performance improvement.
• Strong alignment with enterprise business teams for customer-focused delivery.
• Strengthened market differentiation through strategic OEM partnerships.

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

What are we looking for and what does it require to be Procurement Category Manager – Enterprise Solutions?

Experience and Educational requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or IT (Mandatory).
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, IT Management, or related fields) preferred.
• Minimum of 08 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or strategic sourcing.
• Strong background in telecom, IT, cloud services, or enterprise solutions procurement.
• Experience working with global OEMs and technology providers.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimize vendor relationships.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks for IT and cloud services.

Soft skills and technical skills required.

• Strong analytical and financial skills for cost optimization and ROI analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive business growth.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (sales, IT, legal, finance).
• Market intelligence and trend analysis to stay updated on emerging IT/cloud technologies.
• Technical knowledge of cloud services, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Proficiency in procurement software and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Ability to lead vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and performance assessments.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70+ million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.