Supplier Manager

Expereo International; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Expereo, the Intelligent Internet Platform, is seeking a procurement and supplier management specialist in Singapore to strengthen APAC partnerships. You will establish relationships with ISPs, drive cost optimization, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Working in a fast-paced, global environment, you will collaborate with legal and procurement teams, manage carrier performance, and attend regional telco events to stay ahead of market developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in supplier management or vendor relations.
• Experience with telecom/ISP relationships is a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop relationships with ISPs, carriers, and equipment providers.
• Assess cost profiles with local providers and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare sourcing business cases, ROI models, and contracting options.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement to negotiate favorable strategies.
• Optimize carrier mix per market and manage supplier relationships.
• Review and improve performance of carriers and providers.
• Monitor technology developments in the APAC region.
• Support sales with commercial projects requiring carrier services.
• Act as main interface between Expereo and in-country supplier partners.
• Ensure APAC supplier product details are up-to-date in Expereo systems.
• Attend APAC telco events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Supplier management

Regional telecommunications knowledge

Education

Higher education completed

Job description

We are theIntelligent Internet Platform.We connectPeople, PlacesandThingsanywhere,managing Internet Performancebetter than anyone else, while providingOne Global Experience,givingVisibility, ControlandSecuritythroughexpereoOne.

Expereo believes in the power of Internet connectivity. As the world's largest provider of managed internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Cloud connectivity solutions, we power enterprises and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance.

As a trusted partner of Fortune 500 enterprises, our continued aim and success in helping our customers and partners depends solely on the talented individuals who make Expereo a dynamic, effective, multicultural, and equitable environment.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and develop relationships and service level agreements with ISP, Carriers and Telecom and Equipment organizations;
• Consistently assess Expereo’s cost profile with its local providers and identify and implement initiatives that will result in cost savings;
• Prepare Strategic Sourcing business cases, ROI models, supplier partner communication plans and contracting options;
• Work closely with our legal teams and procurement stakeholders to develop and execute the most favorable negotiation strategies.
• Drive an optimized cost base of the carrier/provider services by setting up and maintaining an optimal mix of carriers/providers per market;
• Own supplier relationship management and lead supplier rationalization and segmentation initiatives;
• Regularly review, improve and develop the operational and commercial performance of the carriers/providers;
• Keep track of new developments in technologies in the designated region;
• Support sales with commercial projects, where additional services or solutions or special commercial conditions from carriers/providers are required;
• Act as the main interface between Expereo and in-country supplier partners and support operational escalations;
• Ensure that the APAC Supplier Partners, products, services, pricing, coverage, SLA and other related details are up-to-date and properly administrated in the Expereo Systems.
• Attend Telco events in APAC region.

• Completed any higher education
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in Supplier management/vendor relations in any industry; Telecom Internet experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize work to the needs of the business;
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts;
• High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills;
• Structured, methodical and well-organized, creative, persistent, quality and result driven;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• Have the desire to learn business processes, strategy and “big picture” thinking;
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks;
• Comfortable in a high-paced dynamic, work environment;
• Resilient, with the ability to perform well under pressure and to deadlines;
• Excellent command of the English language; other language skills are a plus;
• Knowledge of and experience within Asia Telecommunication market is a plus.

Beyond the Job

We’re proud of our focus on Environment, Social and Governance as well as the passion we display for the communities where we live and work.

EEO (Equal Employments Opportunities) Statement:

Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition.