Senior Sourcing Specialist

Purpose:

We are actively seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team in Tunisia. In this role, you will play a critical part in tender project management and vendor risk management within our fast-paced FinTech organization. We are looking for an experienced sourcing professional with a strong background in procurement, vendor risk expertise, and hands-on experience managing sourcing projects within the FinTech or banking sector .

Proficiency in Arabic and English is required to effectively engage with regional and international stakeholders.

Context:

Ooredoo Fintech (OFT) is a fast-growing scale-up on a mission to empower people and businesses across the MENA region with innovative financial solutions. Backed by the strength and heritage of Ooredoo Group and driven by a passionate team, we deliver secure, intuitive money tools through our brands: Ooredoo Money, walletii, and m-Faisaa, serving users in Qatar, Oman, and the Maldives. Working with us presents a unique and exciting opportunity to make a difference and be part of a revolution where we are leveraging financial technology to provide accessible, empowering tools.

Accountabilities:

Sourcing Project Management

• Lead and manage sourcing and procurement projects with clear timelines, deliverables, and budget controls.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and ensuring milestones are met.
• Apply project management best practices and tools to streamline sourcing execution.

Vendor Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships.
• Collaborate across departments to monitor emerging threats and ensure proactive risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and central bank requirements specific to FinTech and banking operations.
• Partner with vendors to drive continuous improvement, enhance processes, and strengthen performance.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and service standards.
• Enforce sourcing and procurement policy requirements, ensuring robust risk assessment and onboarding practices.

Sourcing & Procurement Support

• Independently lead RFP (Request for Proposal) processes from end to end, including drafting, issuing, evaluating, and closing tenders.
• Conduct direct negotiations with suppliers, ensuring optimal terms and alignment with business needs.
• Provide detailed market, spend, savings, supplier, and payment term analyses to support the sourcing team.
• Lead smaller-scale contract negotiations and key procurement projects in collaboration with operational stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):

• Sourcing Project Delivery – % of sourcing projects delivered on time and within budget
• Cost Savings & Value Generation
• Vendor Risk & Compliance Management – 100% of vendors assessed for risk prior to onboarding
• Vendor Relationship & Performance - % of strategic vendors with performance reviews conducted annually
• RFP and Direct Negotiation completion within the deadline

Experience:

• Strong experience in procurement and sourcing, with exposure to vendor risk management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage RFPs and lead direct negotiations with suppliers.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Experience working within financial institutions or regulated banking environments.
• Knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements and eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) practices.
• Familiarity with cloud-based services and SaaS (Software as a Service) contracts, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with central bank compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong Excel analytical skills (pivot tables, data modeling, advanced formulas) and experience with Microsoft Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Familiarity with procurement and sourcing platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, iValua, SAP, Odoo) is a plus.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English, Arabic (both written and spoken) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CIPS (preferred).

Personal Profile:

• A strategic and results-driven sourcing professional with strong project management capabilities and a deep understanding of vendor risk management, ideally within the FinTech or financial services sector. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing complex procurement initiatives from end to end, including RFP execution, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• They demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to assess vendor performance, identify risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements. They possess a proactive mindset, capable of driving continuous improvement in sourcing processes and delivering measurable cost and efficiency benefits.