Telecom Vendor Manager IV

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:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel

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

• Ability to interact with multiple levels within a company 

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

• Level spreadsheets and basic data analytics skills

• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills 

• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency 

• Ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis 

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

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

• Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

• 401k Plan

• Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law