Strategic Procurement & Vendor Leader

Team Builder Recruiting; Berlin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Laptop

Cell Phone

Internet Stipend

Job summary

RingTele is seeking a Strategic Procurement & Vendor Manager to take ownership of procurement practices, negotiate favorable terms, and build lasting relationships with telecom vendors. You will identify cost savings, optimize purchasing processes, and forecast needs while maintaining strong partnerships across locations.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, vendor management, and proactive, organized procurement leadership to support RingTele's growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in service-based contract negotiation.
• Experience with hardware or material procurement and vendor management is preferred.
• Ability to analyze procurement data and forecast needs.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with existing vendors.
• Source and evaluate new vendors.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with providers and suppliers.
• Improve purchasing processes through bids and PO management.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing data to forecast needs.
• Manage vendor contracts and renewal dates.
• Address vendor performance issues and conduct annual reviews.
• Report monthly on vendor savings and activity to leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Inventory management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RingTele is seeking a Strategic Procurement & Vendor Manager to take ownership of procurement practices, negotiate favorable terms, and build lasting relationships with telecom vendors. You will identify cost savings, optimize purchasing processes, and forecast needs while maintaining strong partnerships across locations.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, vendor management, and proactive, organized procurement leadership to support RingTele's growth and operational excellence.