Network Procurement Officer
About the role
What You’ll Be Doing
• You will regularly engage with network operators in the Asia-Pacific (APAC/ANZ) region and support the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and North America (NAM) regions as part of a team.
• Lead the analysis and preparation of business cases to support network expansion initiatives.
• You will assist in negotiating and managing agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Contribute to the development of the annual cost of goods sold (COGS) budget.
• Collaborate with Finance to prepare monthly COGS reporting, including value-added commentary.
• Provide monthly reporting on key performance indicators relating to network costs.
• Engage with Network Engineering and Operations teams to develop and support network strategies and improvements.
• Identify and support initiatives that improve the performance, scalability, and commercial efficiency of the network.
• Assist with the negotiation and administration of supplier agreements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and vendor records.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by management.
What We Are Looking For
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in procurement, vendor management, or business development within telecommunications or a related field.
• Experience managing contracts and suppliers, ideally across multiple vendors and regions (APAC, EMEA, NAM).
• Commercial understanding of network transport, internet transit, and data centre services.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies (e.g. OSI model) preferred.
• Confidence reviewing contractual terms and engaging with suppliers on commercial discussions.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with experience in budgeting or cost analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, demonstrating strong self-motivation and effective time management, particularly when working remotely or across different time zones.
What We Offer
• Flexible working environments
• Birthday Leave
• Generous study and training allowance + 5 days paid study leave
• Creative, fun, and contemporary workspaces
• Motivated team of industry experts and new talent
• Celebrated success with 'Legend' and 'Kudos' Awards
• Health and wellness program
Additional information
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