Remote Senior Procurement Manager, Carrier & Colocation

Summary

Join a global technology company and work on impactful projects as a Senior Procurement Manager. You will report directly to the Head of EMEA Carrier & Collocation Procurement and play a vital part in supplier performance management, actively participating in regular review meetings and optimizing existing relationships to achieve better buying positions.

Requirements

• Solid and in-depth knowledge of the telecommunication sector and carrier market
• Proficient understanding of vendors and suppliers offering capacity products and services
• Relevant experience in the IT field
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication abilities
• Collaborative team player who embraces flexibility and adapts to changes
• Competent in planning, with excellent organizational skills and effective decision-making
• Self-disciplined, persuasive, and proactive in taking initiative
• Fluent professional English

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular supplier performance review meetings as necessary
• Review and optimize existing supplier relationships to improve buying positions
• Stay updated on market trends and supplier products
• Assist in evaluating, selecting, and onboarding new suppliers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define portfolio requirements
• Manage key supplier relationships, including performance evaluations, due diligence, and corrective action plans
• Maintain Supplier Score Cards to track supplier performance
• Conduct negotiations and seek cost reduction opportunities with selected vendors
• Analyze and improve Master Service Agreements (MSA) and ensure contract compliance
• Support the implementation and management of preferred supplier relationships
• Drive strategic RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
• Negotiate commercial terms for new and existing colocation premises
• Responsible for backbone and infrastructure quotes
• Handle quotations for in-house cabling in validated colocation facilities
• Review and validate requests, negotiate pricing, and secure purchase orders
• Prepare and validate Service Order Forms
• Collaborate with Delivery for order placement and manage contract changes
• Act as the main commercial contact for third-party suppliers
• Provide support for expedited and escalated quotations and deliveries
• Manage dismantle orders and drive contractual renewals
• Maintain accurate and valid third-party inventory
• Manage invoice disputes, perform invoice checking, matching, and authorization