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.
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 a good understanding of the Middle East & Africa. 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.
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.Utilize market expertise to ensure appropriate costing, ensure data integrity of requests, and work with stakeholders to ensure accurate information.Maintain current vendor information, including contracts and contact information, in internal databases.Review and edit vendor contract proposals.Collect and report on objectives and initiatives of other GTT organizations requiring vendor activity.Liaise with vendors to gather and document contact information and service capabilities including coverage.Advocate with vendors for issue resolution.Document and control access to vendor portals for order submission and trouble management.Conduct ad 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 Management.Produce and file department documents.Provide quarterly feedback to vendors on performance. Required Experience / Qualifications: Market level expertise of Asia Pacific market and regions specifically in the telecommunications space.Experience in Middle East & Africa in the telecom space is a strong advantage.
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