Regional Telecom Procurement Lead (SEA)

MatchaTalent; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent seeks an Overseas Procurement Manager to lead carrier resource acquisition, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. You will manage relationships with telecom operators, aggregators, and wholesale providers, overseeing end-to-end procurement for SMS and voice routes.

The role demands telecom expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate independently in a global, cross-border environment within a cloud communications

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.
• Proven experience handling wholesale telecom procurement, carrier partnerships, or business development related to SMS, OTP, or voice communication services.
• 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.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience handling high-value contracts and cost optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian telecommunications regulations, operator compliance frameworks, and communication filtering systems.
• Strong analytical, operational, and problem-solving capabilities within telecom-related environments.
• Highly independent, proactive, and capable of operating effectively within hybrid and cross-border working environments.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills with experience working in international and matrix organizations.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, along with native local language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, onboard telecom operators, wholesalers, and aggregators across Southeast Asia for SMS and voice 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

Telecom procurement

Stakeholder management

Cross-border coordination

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Regulatory awareness

Education

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

Job description

MatchaTalent seeks an Overseas Procurement Manager to lead carrier resource acquisition, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. You will manage relationships with telecom operators, aggregators, and wholesale providers, overseeing end-to-end procurement for SMS and voice routes.

The role demands telecom expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate independently in a global, cross-border environment within a cloud communications