Telecom Supplier Manager

Company Description

This role is 100% Remote located in US Only

Astreya is the leading IT solutions provider to deliver technology-enabled services and fuel digital transformation to some of the most exciting companies on the planet. We are at the cusp of a new way of working with our delivery model that helps our clients be positively productive by matching exceptional people to on-site teams delivering world-class IT service. With engineers in over 30 countries and 70 cities around the world, we are a global company working with the world’s most recognizable and innovative organizations.

Job Description

What this Job Entails:

The Vendor Management role will be responsible for managing multiple suppliers who provide telecommunications services to our client, including resolution of complex billing issues and ensuring data integrity of client’s TEM platform for accurate reporting and auditing of telecommunications expenses. Additionally, the Vendor Management role is responsible for ensuring there is adequate funding available to make timely and accurate payment of all supplier invoices and plays a key role in delivering high-value services to the business stakeholders.

Scope:

• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee global supplier relationship from an invoice perspective

• Resolve complex billing issues to resolution

• Manage the funding process to ensure adequate funding exists using client AP policies and procedures

• Initiate cost savings claims with suppliers when amounts billed deviate from contractual pricing

• Oversee data integrity of vendor accounts in database

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data quality throughout the process

• Maintain vendor and internal relationships to ensure timely payment, resolution of billing questions/issues and disputes

• Communicate with negotiators, project managers, legal, and finance to ensure adherence to contracted commercial terms

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree (finance/accounting/other business discipline preferred)

• 5 years experience with payment systems in large multinational companies including accounts payable operations, invoicing procedures, payment terms and accounting techniques (Oracle Financials and/or SAP preferred)

• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills

• Experience interacting with multiple levels within a company

• Able to work successfully both individually as well as to contribute as a team player

• Advanced level spreadsheets and basic data analytics a must Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills

• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency

• Ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis

• An understanding of technical concepts related to data center operations and/or network backbone operations preferred

• Telecom/data center cost experience preferred Self starter with ability to accept responsibility for projects and see them through to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Telecom/data center cost experience

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

What can Astreya offer you?

• Employment in the fast-growing IT space providing you with a variety of career options

• Opportunity to work with some of the biggest firms in the world as part of the Astreya delivery network

• Introduction to new ways of working and awesome technologies

• Career paths to help you establish where you want to go

• Focus on internal promotion and internal mobility – we love to build teams from within

• Free 24/7 accessible Professional Development through LinkedIn Learning and other online courses to give you opportunities to upskill at your own pace

• Education Assistance

• Dedicated management to provide you with on point leadership and care

• Numerous on the job perks

• Market competitive compensation and insurance, health and wellness benefits

Additional Information

Astreya Partners is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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