Supplier Management Manager

**Department**
- Supplier Management

**Location City**
- Singapore

**What does the role look like?**
- WHO WE ARE:
Expereo believes in the power of Internet connectivity. As the world's largest provider of managed internet,
SD-WAN/SASE, and Cloud connectivity solutions, we power enterprises and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance. We strive to design services and solutions to meet customers' needs and create a seamless experience across their journey.
As a trusted partner of Fortune 500 enterprises, our continued aim and success in helping both our customers and partners depends solely on the talented individuals that make Expereo a dynamic, effective, multicultural, and equitable environment.

THE ROLE:
The Supplier Management Manager is responsible for managing complex supplier partner contracts and relationships across multiple markets and delivers against company objectives related to cost reduction, supplier management, b-end market orders and cost avoidance.

The area of focus is on Telecom Internet services such as Broadband Internet Access, Dedicated Internet Access, Local Access and related telecom equipment devices.
The Supplier Management Manager for APAC region is a member of Global Supplier Management team and reports to the Manager of Supplier Management in APAC based in Singapore Office.

**What will you do?**
- THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Here are how your day-to-day responsibilities of the role will look like, but are not limited to:

- Establish and develop relationships and service level agreements with ISP, Carriers and Telecom and Equipment organizations;
- Consistently assess Expereo’s cost profile with its local providers and identify and implement initiatives which will result in cost savings;
- Prepare Strategic Sourcing business cases, ROI models, supplier partner communication plans and contracting options;.
- Work closely with our legal teams and procurement stakeholders to develop and execute the most favourable negotiation strategies;
- Drive an optimized cost base of the carrier/provider services by setting-up and maintaining an optimal mix of carriers/providers per market;
- Own supplier relationship management and lead supplier rationalization and segmentation initiatives;
- Regularly review, improve and develop the operational and commercial performance of the carriers/providers;
- Keep track of new developments in technologies in the designated region;
- Support sales with commercial projects, where additional services or solutions, or special commercial conditions from carriers/providers are required;
- Act as main interface between Expereo and in-country supplier partners and support operational escalations;
- Ensure that the APAC Supplier Partners, products, services, pricing, coverage, SLA and other related details are up-to-date and properly administrated in the Expereo Systems.
- Attend Telco events in APAC region. Minimal Travelling required.

**Who are you?**
- THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Completed any higher education
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in Supplier management/vendor relations in any industry; Telecom Internet experience is a plus
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize work to the needs of the business;
- Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts;
- High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills;
- Structured, methodical and well-organized, creative, persistent, quality and result driven;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Have the desire to learn business processes, strategy and “big picture” thinking;
- Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks;
- Comfortable in a high-paced dynamic, work environment;
- Resilient, with the ability to perform well under pressure and to deadlines;
- Excellent command of the English language; other language skills are a plus;
- Knowledge of and experience within Asia Telecommunication market is a plus.

WHY EXPEREO:
EEO (Equal Employments Opportunities) Statement:
Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition
We provide a fast-paced, multicultural office environment that rewards hard work and team players. Our positive and inclusive company culture ensures that our teams are happy, support each other, and are committed to providing our customers with quality work.