Description :

Grade: L2/L3

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 21st March, 2025

The role reports directly to the Head of Service-Co Procurement and has 0 people reporting directly into it with an extended team of 2 team members

What does 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.

Key Deliverables

• Identification & Onboarding of OEM Partners – Secure strategic partnerships with global and local OEMs (e.g., VMware, AWS, Cisco) to enhance Jazz’s enterprise solutions portfolio.
• Cost-Optimized Procurement Strategy – Achieve cost savings and operational efficiency through effective vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Enterprise Solution Enablement – Ensure the seamless integration of IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions for SME and corporate clients.
• SLA & Contract Compliance – Establish and enforce service-level agreements (SLAs), vendor performance metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Financial & Risk Analysis Reports – Provide cost-benefit analysis, TCO evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Alignment – Facilitate collaboration between procurement, IT, sales, finance, and legal teams to align procurement with business objectives.
• Market Intelligence & Trend Analysis – Deliver insights on emerging IT and cloud service trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Vendors – Conduct performance evaluations and optimization plans for existing vendor relationships.
• Enterprise Customer Support Enablement – Work closely with sales and business teams to ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise customer needs.
• Competitive Differentiation & Business Growth – Drive innovation in enterprise solutions through strategic OEM collaborations, strengthening Jazz’s market leadership.

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

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 5 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 75 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.