Manila-Based Regional SMS & Voice Procurement Lead

MatchaTalent; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking an Overseas Procurement Manager to lead regional carrier resource acquisition, negotiations, and partnerships across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The role oversees end-to-end SMS and voice procurement, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives cost optimization in a dynamic cloud communications environment.

The ideal candidate will have telecom industry expertise, proven negotiation capability, and regional operations experience within cross-border settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, International Trade, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial or strategic procurement experience strictly within the telecommunications carrier industry.
• Strong network and active professional relationships with telecom operators and carrier industry stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of A2P SMS routing, cloud communications infrastructure, OTP systems, and voice termination operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and onboard telecom operators, wholesalers, and aggregators across Southeast Asia for SMS and voice communication resources.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing structures and optimize procurement costs.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with telecom carrier partners and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, technical coordination, contract management, pricing adjustments, and performance evaluation.
• Monitor telecommunications market trends, pricing movements, and regulatory developments across regional markets.
• Coordinate with technical and operational teams to resolve route delivery issues, traffic disruptions, and communication quality concerns.
• Ensure all communication routes and operational activities comply with regional telecommunications regulations and anti-spam policies.
• Support cross-border operational initiatives and regional business expansion strategies.
• Prepare operational reports, procurement analysis, and market intelligence updates for management review.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and regional teams to improve procurement efficiency and operational performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Carrier procurement

A2P SMS

Voice services

Telecom partnerships

Cloud communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking an Overseas Procurement Manager to lead regional carrier resource acquisition, negotiations, and partnerships across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The role oversees end-to-end SMS and voice procurement, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives cost optimization in a dynamic cloud communications environment.

The ideal candidate will have telecom industry expertise, proven negotiation capability, and regional operations experience within cross-border settings.