Regional Telco Procurement Lead Manila - SMS & Voice

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia in Manila invites an experienced Overseas Procurement Manager to lead carrier resource acquisition and regional procurement across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. You will build strategic relationships with telecom operators, aggregators, and wholesale providers to secure resources for SMS and voice routes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, strong commercial negotiations, market trend monitoring, and cross-border collaboration to ensure operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, CS, business, international trade, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of strategic procurement experience in telecommunications carrier industry.
• Proven experience with wholesale telecom procurement and carrier partnerships.
• Strong network with telecom operators and stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of A2P SMS routing, cloud communications infrastructure, OTP systems, and voice termination.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience handling high-value contracts.
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical, operational, and problem-solving capabilities in telecom environments.
• Independent, proactive, and able to operate in hybrid, cross-border settings.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Independent / proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, International Trade, or related disciplines

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia in Manila invites an experienced Overseas Procurement Manager to lead carrier resource acquisition and regional procurement across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. You will build strategic relationships with telecom operators, aggregators, and wholesale providers to secure resources for SMS and voice routes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, strong commercial negotiations, market trend monitoring, and cross-border collaboration to ensure operational