Regional Sourcing Manager / Pricing Specialist (Telecom) - CK

Classy Wheeler Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom carrier in Hong Kong is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager/Pricing Specialist. The role involves sourcing suppliers, evaluating vendor performance, and negotiating supplier agreements. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, solid telecom experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Good command of English and Chinese is required. This position requires occasional travel and offers challenges in managing a dynamic supply chain.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the telecommunications industry and knowledge of carrier vendors' workflow.
• Understanding of profit margin analysis and cost elements, including tax regulations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Mandarin.
• 3 years of technical support experience, preferably in the Telecom industry.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate and build partnerships.
• Prepare management reports for sourcing and vendor performance.
• Interact with regional carriers to understand product offerings.
• Manage procurement chain and prepare cost-saving reports.

Skills

Customer orientation

Analytical problem solving

Negotiation skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Client Description

Greater China based Telecom carrier

Job Description

Regional Sourcing Manager / Pricing Specialist (Telecom) - CK

Responsibilities

• Responsible to source and evaluate the suppliers, maintain vendor profile for commercial sourcing decisions, negotiate and build partnership with new vendors
• Prepare management reports for business intelligence in sourcing, market price trend and vendor performance evaluation
• Assist in RFP responses and evaluate customer target price and maximize the order profit
• Interact with regional carriers and understand the local product offerings i.e. IP, MPLS, IPLC, IEPL, IDC and review the commercial terms of agreement and supplier price book
• Make quotation to frontline pricing or sales managers and assist in order placement including sourcing and ensure solutions are deliverable by provisioning team.
• Manage and control the procurement chain, prepare cost saving reports and continuously reduce the overall cost in both regional and vendor dimensions
• Manage regional suppliers and vendors at frontline; take lead in negotiations and MSA/SLA signing under the support from Vendor Management team and evaluate each supplier and maintain company’s vendor database
• Provide customer quotation tailored to various technical products and solutions
• Work with sales team and customers to facilitate the quotation process and product delivery
• Manage the sourcing & vendor’s performance to ensure effective supply chain
• Work closely with regional carriers to maintain effectiveness of IP, MPLS, IPLC, IEPL and IDC product offering
• Process RFP compiling with internal standard and conduct necessary price negotiation with customers and suppliers to enhance profit margin
• Prepare business intelligence reports include but not limited to sourcing, market pricing and vendor performance

Job Requirements

• Degree holder with solid experience in telecommunication industry and sound knowledge with carrier vendors' workflow
• Understanding of profit margin analysis, underlying product cost elements, tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong customer-orientated with ability to work as a team player
• Detailed oriented, well organized, initiative and able to work under pressure
• Excellent analytical problem solving, communication and negotiation skills
• Good command of both written and Spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Occasionally travel is needed
• Degree holder or above in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines
• 3 years of technical support experience, preferably in Telecom industry
• Sound knowledge in profit margin and underlying cost analysis
• Excellent in communication, problem solving and negotiation
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and native Mandarin