Outsourcing Specialist

About the role

The Outsourcing Specialist will support the telecom outsourcing function by managing subcontractor relationships, overseeing procurement activities, and ensuring successful project delivery. Reporting to the Outsourcing Manager, the role combines strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and implementation oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Pre‑qualify subcontractors for ZTE and maintain partner relationships.
• Participate in the outsourcing purchasing team, supporting project bidding, execution, purchase, and cost estimation.
• Manage subcontractor implementation, covering planning, cost, quality, and progress.
• Negotiate and sign subcontractor agreements.
• Handle outsourcing requirement submissions, settlement, and payment procedures.
• Build and maintain a subcontractor pool, developing potential subcontractors.
• Organise subcontractor training and skill qualification programs.
• Develop a local outsourcing cost database.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the direct manager.
• Share best practices with team members and adhere to internal regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, IT, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in telecom outsourcing, preferably with a large telecommunications operator.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, self‑motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Required skills