Job description

General Manager, Sourcing & Procurement at Omantel (Unit: Finance; Division: Sourcing & Procurement; Location: Muscat) reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with 3 direct reports. Role purpose is to enhance Omantel’s competitiveness and minimize costs by procuring goods and services with the correct specifications under the best commercial conditions available in the market. The position develops and implements divisional strategy aligned with Omantel’s plans; manages the divisional budget, tracks and reports variances; develops and maintains divisional policies, processes, and procedures; sets divisional objectives with SMART KPIs for each role; oversees SLAs for seamless service delivery; ensures quality, cost-effective procurement for Omantel; manages supplier relationships, tender processes, and cost-saving opportunities; strategically reduces costs across the supply chain while meeting quality standards; collaborates with internal stakeholders for effective procurement strategies; monitors market trends, identifies new suppliers, and assesses cost-saving technologies; and leverages market knowledge for optimal deals and negotiations. Minimum role requirements: Bachelor in a relevant discipline; for internal applicants, 8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a management position; for external applicants, 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a management position. Key competencies include Leadership (Assertiveness and Conflict Resolution; Fostering Learning and Development; Inspiring and Leading Others; Leading Change and Cultivates Innovation; Visioning and Alignment), Behavioral (Drives Achievements; Ethics & Compliance; Timely Decision-Making), and Technical (Procurement Strategy & Planning; Strategic Sourcing).