VP of Vendor Management and Procurement

Growing Telecommunication Company is looking for a VP of Vendor Management to develop and execute strategy to manage global network capacity planning, procurement and ongoing management. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in carrier relations, procurement and vendor management in the telecommunication sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 10+ years carrier relations, procurement and vendor management experience in telecommunication sector
• Deep network of contacts with carriers, service providers, fiber providers and colocation vendors
• Demonstrable negotiation skills
• Experience working with senior management (customers, suppliers or internal)
• Budgetary experience, particularly geared to aggressively managing Direct Cost items
• Successful track record showing ability to work with a team to set strategic direction aligned with business goals
• Process definition and re-engineering, and metrics-driven performance management
• Track record of successfully managing global teams (EU/USA)
• Strong people and project management skills

Benefits

• 150-180k plus 25% Bonus