.About GTT :GTT provides secure global connectivity, improving network performance and agility for your people, places, applications, and clouds.We operate a global Tier 1 internet network and provide a comprehensive suite of cloud networking and managed solutions that utilize advanced software-defined networking and security technologies.We serve thousands of businesses with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN and other WAN services, internet, security, and voice services.Our customers benefit from a customer-first service experience underpinned by our commitment to operational excellence. For more information on GTT, please visit .Role Summary :The APAC Supplier Commercial Manager will report to the Vice President, Supplier Management. This role will also be responsible for driving high-profile deals that require regional expertise and an in depth understanding of the Asia Pacific telecom market primarily, as well as good understanding of the Middle East & Africa.The position will also assist in reviewing costs and negotiations with suppliers for specific large opportunities.This role operates within the Supplier Management department, which is responsible for the life cycle management of vendor agreements and supplier relationships.We provide GTT sales and network with vendor capabilities for service delivery at optimal cost. Day-to-day activities in Supplier Management include negotiation of T&Cs, researching and resolving vendor issues in concert with other GTT organizations, vendor documents, and related database management, supporting internal process flows, and providing expert advice on vendor capabilities and obligations.Duties and Responsibilities :Engage with Sales, Sales Engineering and the internal costing teams (Quoting Managers, Complex Bids, Deal Desk) and directly with Suppliers to monitor the completion of projects to meet timelines.Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills.Utilizes market expertise to ensure appropriate costing, ensures data integrity of requests, and works with stakeholders to ensure accurate information.Maintaining current vendor information, including contracts and contact information, in internal databasesReview and editing of vendor contract proposalsCollecting and reporting on objectives and initiatives of other GTT organizations requiring vendor activityLiaising with vendors to gather and document contact information and service capabilities including coverageAdvocacy with vendors for issue resolutionDocumenting and controlling access to vendor portals for order submission and trouble managementAd hoc research and reporting on vendor spend, inventory, capabilities, and issues in support of a wide range of needs from various groups and in support of projects internal to Supplier ManagementDepartment document production and filingProviding quarterly feedback to vendors on performance
