Category Expert Procurement - IT, Digital & Fin-tech

Category Expert Procurement - IT, Digital & Fin-tech

Grade Level: L2

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 23rd April, 2026

What is Category Expert Procurement – IT, Digital & Fin-tech?

The role would be responsible for executing end to end procurement process of IT, Digital and Fin-tech domain requirements in addition to category management, contract management and handling operational activities.

The role reports directly to the Category Procurement Manager- IT, Digital & Fin-Tech and act as an individual contributor with no people management responsibilities.

What a Category Expert Procurement does?

Develop a sourcing calendar in his/her domain;

• A detailed view of Procurement Calendar in alignment with Budget forecast.

Develop Vendor Assessment and Scoring criteria

·       Plan, develop, and execute the project (Complete RFP/Q Lifecycle)

·       Preparation of complete commercial evaluation (TCO) and QES comprising of techno-commercial.

·       BOQ alignments against the Frame Agreements

·       Prepare Bulk purchase agreements and maintain catalogue-based PO issuance.   

·       Price verifications and Negotiations.

·       Preparing of Dashboard and KPI reporting on monthly basis

·       Analytical and Modelling skills, Presentation. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.

·       The candidate should have adequate skills in Think Cell, Excel and Power BI.

·       Prepare a Negotiation Strategy for bids that fall under complex category

·       Build a strong relationship with End User and be able to translate their requirements into procurement specific requirements.

·       Conduct budget analysis with team and prepare reports inclusive of spending/saving, shares with management and explains rationale behind it.

·       Preparing monthly and YTD spend & saving report.

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 Category Expert Procurement – IT, Digital & Fin-tech?

We are looking for someone who has 3 - 5 years of experience in IT procurement with driving sourcing plans and achieving targets. The person should have strong communication skills and should be able to converse freely with internal and external stakeholders. Technical knowledge and experience in Mobile/Cellular Operator/Vendor work environment with expertise in IT, Digital and Fin-Tech is a plus.

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.