Storage & Backup Admin

Job Description

0px> Who are we? 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... Bachelors 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. Why you will love this job: You will have responsibility to cover two levels i.e. Local Buyers who are defined as Procurement Experts & their local team leaders who are defined as Regional Procurement Experts. You will develop and execute the procurement strategies for relevant locations and ensure the same as per Amdocs guidelines. You will work with relevant stakeholders and create alignment in buying products & services.