Commercial Executive (Procurement in Telco)
Nevigate Global Network is an independent Network Services and Solutions provider operating Global IP on an Aggregator One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Virtualized Platform. Positioned as a premier Asian-based virtual network operator, our service coverage spans over 180 countries and continues to expand.
In our pursuit of sustained success in delivering trusted and innovative solutions to our clientele, the selected candidate will report directly to the Commercial Manager.
Your role entails representing Nevigate in engagements with existing and potential suppliers. This includes sourcing, vetting, and procuring services from local and international suppliers, both domestically and globally.
OBJECTIVES
- To drive improvement plans on suppliers’ commitments.
- To improve the commercial terms with existing/new suppliers.
- To handle Contracts Management negotiations with suppliers globally.
- To monitor and measure Key Performance Indicators on suppliers.
- To build and engage a trusted long-term relationship with suppliers to achieve quality performances.
- To support the implementation of AI/ automation
- To harmonize and work closely with internal teams to achieve overall efficiencies by driving our global suppliers’ operation efficiencies to be aligned with Nevigate quality standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for Commercial and Pricing Support activities.
- Review Suppliers’ costings proactively based on Sales Team feedback to identify cost reduction opportunities and implement relevant initiatives to achieve savings for the company.
- Responsible for Contracts Management with Suppliers.
- Conduct studies on costings from Suppliers versus Sales Quotations to Customers to ensure price competitiveness and margins are achieved.
- Work closely with the Sales Team to understand Customers’ requirements, change in business operating environment to formulate strategies and value prepositions in the submission of bid winning proposals.
- Real-time update of Suppliers’ pricings/cost schedules into Nevigate ERP system.
- Responsible for monitoring Suppliers’ SLAs and compiling Suppliers’ Escalation Contacts Matrix. Provide monthly updates on commercial activities and key milestone reporting on all commercial engagement activities.
- Manage Supplier risks and provide mitigation plan.
- Coordinate with other internal Teams such as Commercial, Finance and Provisioning to achieve seamless operation.
- To participate in ad-hoc projects as and when required by the Management.
- Issue PO
- Updates Intercompany transactions
- Monitor and follow up termination date of the circuits with the providers
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong in conducting research for information and data.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to clearly articulate facts.
- Strong aptitude and excellent customer service.
- Excellent in mathematical calculations.
- Meticulous and good eye for details.
- Excellent skill in MS-Office (especially MS-Excel) is a MUST.
Requirements:
- Degree in Business or IT.
- Good knowledge of Internet, Networking Technologies and Routing Equipment.
- Self-driven individual with strong business acumen.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise opportunities accordingly.
- Excellent communicator with ability to interact and dealing with different people of diverse cultures.
- Strong analytical skills and able to collate and interpret data from various sources to understand the market conditions and trends.
- Have a sense of ownership and responsibilities to see things through to completion.
- Thrives under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Possesses a mature demeanor and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- English proficiency (spoken and written) is a must; a second or third language will be an added advantage.
- Fluency in Mandarin is essential as the role requires to deal with Mandarin speaking clients
- Salary will commensurate with relevant work experience.
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Which of the following languages are you fluent in? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years' experience do you have as a Procurement Executive? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?
Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers 11-50 employees
Nevigate is an independent, Carrier-Neutral Global Network Services and Solutions provider. We are an Asian-based Service Provider who uses IP Innovation and Virtualised platform to deliver Global Network Connectivity and Managed Services to our Customers.
Nevigate is an independent, Carrier-Neutral Global Network Services and Solutions provider. We are an Asian-based Service Provider who uses IP Innovation and Virtualised platform to deliver Global Network Connectivity and Managed Services to our Customers.
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